HealthOctober 21, 2024
How many criminal cases of domestic violence in local jurisdictions? Here are the numbers
Explore the domestic violence statistics in Missouri's local jurisdictions for 2023. Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and Bollinger County reveal significant numbers of incidents and injuries.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The state of Missouri collects information regarding domestic violence from local jurisdictions. Here are some numbers presented in the state's database:
City of Cape Girardeau PD domestic violence statistics for 2023
- Domestic violence incidents: 280
- Domestic violence victims: 312
- Domestic violence with “major” injuries: 38 (lacerations, possible internal injuries, severe laceration, other major injuries)
- Domestic violence incidents with injuries: 116
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office domestic violence statistics for 2023:
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- Domestic violence incidents: 68
- Domestic violence victims: 74
- Domestic violence with “major” injuries: 11
- Domestic violence with injuries: 57
Jackson Police Department domestic violence statistics for 2023
- Domestic violence incidents: 87
- Domestic violence victims: 94
- Major injuries: 6
- All injuries: 39
Bollinger County Sheriff’s Office domestic violence statistics for 2023:
- Domestic violence incidents: 40
- Domestic violence victims: 47
- Domestic violence with “major” injuries: 10
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