Is Hattiesburg or Horn Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Horn Lake is safer than Hattiesburg (Safety Score 56/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,513 per 100,000 versus 3,687 for Hattiesburg — 59% lower. Hattiesburg has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Horn Lake has a 69% lower rate.
Hattiesburg — 5-Year Trend
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Horn Lake — 5-Year Trend
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Hattiesburg, MS
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hattiesburg | Horn Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,686.8 | 1,512.6 | +2,174.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 221.5 | 113.7 | +107.8 |
| Murder Rate | 12.4 | 3.8 | +8.6 |
| Rape Rate | 39.3 | 0.0 | +39.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 33.1 | 19.0 | +14.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 136.6 | 87.2 | +49.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,465.3 | 1,398.9 | +2,066.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 370.6 | 174.4 | +196.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,873.3 | 1,088.0 | +1,785.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 221.5 | 136.5 | +85.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hattiesburg or Horn Lake safer?
Horn Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,513 per 100K vs 3,687 for Hattiesburg — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hattiesburg has a violent crime rate of 221.5 per 100K while Horn Lake has 113.7. Horn Lake has lower violent crime.
About Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg, "The Hub City," is a South Mississippi city founded in 1882 by William H. Hardy. It is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and lies at the intersection of several major highways, serving as a regional center. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 48,307, Hattiesburg has a total crime rate of 3,686.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake, Mississippi, a suburb just south of Memphis, grew significantly after the construction of I-55. The city, part of DeSoto County, shares its name with a large, crescent-shaped lake that was once a bend in the Mississippi River. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 26,378, Horn Lake has a total crime rate of 1,512.6 per 100,000 residents.