Pemiscot County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pemiscot County in MO is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,775 violent crimes and 2,215 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.2 per 100k residents, which is 37.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 213.8 per 100k, 30.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate146.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate213.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,215 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate68.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents571 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate137.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,391 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.2 | D | 1775 | 106.2 | +37.7% |
| Property Crime | 213.8 | D | 2215 | 163.6 | +30.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 57 | 3.5 | +9.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 57 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.2 | C | 507 | 22.3 | -9.4% |
| Burglary | 68.9 | F | 571 | 24.0 | +186.6% |
| Larceny | 137.1 | C | 1391 | 116.4 | +17.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 221 | 22.2 | -64.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office
Caruthersville Police Department
Caruthersville, MO
Cooter Police Department
Cooter, MO
Hayti Police Department
Hayti, MO
Steele Police Department
Steele, MO