Caruthersville, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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131%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

242%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

108%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Caruthersville_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	251	n/a (estimate)	4,894	2,403	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	19.5	7.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	45.2	37.5
Robbery	9	n/a	175.5	51.5	60.6
Assault	53	n/a	1,033.3	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	63	n/a (estimate)	1,228	462	359
Burglary	39	n/a	760.4	236.3	229.2
Theft	138	n/a	2,690.6	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	11	n/a	214.5	398.4	258.8
Property crime	188	n/a (estimate)	3,665	1,941	1,760

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Caruthersville crime map

The Caruthersville crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Caruthersville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Caruthersville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Caruthersville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Caruthersville crime rates are 131% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Caruthersville are 242% higher than the national average
In Caruthersville you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Caruthersville is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Caruthersville has increased by 63%

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Daily Crime In Caruthersville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Caruthersville, per 100,000 residents. In Caruthersville, the total number of daily crimes is 2.04 times more than the Missouri average and 2.31 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Caruthersville are 2.66 times more than the Missouri average and 3.42 times more than the national average. For property crime, Caruthersville has a daily crime rate that is 1.89 times more than the Missouri average and 2.08 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Caruthersville (higher is better)

How safe is Caruthersville, Missouri compared to other cities in Missouri and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Caruthersville is safer than 21% of the cities in Missouri and 13% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Missouri and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Caruthersville. Overall, Caruthersville is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Caruthersville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 28

The chance of being a victim of crime in Caruthersville is 1 in 21

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Caruthersville? In Caruthersville, MO you have a 1 in 82 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Caruthersville.

Year Over Year Crime In Caruthersville (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Caruthersville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Caruthersville violent crime rates have increased by 30%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 79% year over year. Total crimes for Caruthersville has increased by 64% in the same time frame.

Caruthersville police department

Item	Caruthersville	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ridgely, TN	1,882	279	956	1,235
Hayti, MO	2,380	261	1,099	1,360
Tiptonville, TN	4,194	152	1,433	1,586
Holland, MO	138	617	2,592	3,209
Cooter, MO	347	651	2,735	3,386
Wardell, MO	420	660	2,771	3,431
Steele, MO	1,975	476	3,034	3,510
Caruthersville, MO	5,518	1,228	3,665	4,894

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Connell, WA	5,518	22	664	686
Ulysses, KS	5,518	90	54	144
Hooksett, NH	5,517	71	569	641
McKenzie, TN	5,517	286	714	999
Waterville, OH	5,519	133	584	717
Caruthersville, MO	5,518	1,228	3,665	4,894

Source: The Caruthersville, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.