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Is Sikeston, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,983 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sikeston is a smaller community of 15,983 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,503 per 100K.

Sikeston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSikestonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.1333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2014.52080.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1503.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2015/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sikeston

Violent crime in Sikeston is below the national average. The rate of 282.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2014.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,503 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sikeston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,503
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Sikeston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sikeston
282.1
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sikeston
2014.5
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sikeston Safety

Is Sikeston safe?
Not especially. Sikeston earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sikeston?
229.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2014.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sikeston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sikeston's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,503 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sikeston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sikeston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sikeston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sikeston?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sikeston's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Sikeston compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Sikeston ranks behind about 80% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sikeston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sikeston?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.7 per-thousand rate put Sikeston below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sikeston?
282.1 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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