Safest Cities in Mississippi 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Mississippi
These 10 cities have the lowest crime rates in Mississippi, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 1,955 crimes per 100,000 residents — 29% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Madison (MS, crime rate: 445), Brandon (MS, crime rate: 463), and Clinton (MS, crime rate: 1,274).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | MS | 28,064 | 445.4 | 57.0 | 388.4 | 91/100 |
| 2 | Brandon | MS | 25,905 | 463.2 | 88.8 | 374.5 | 91/100 |
| 3 | Clinton | MS | 26,285 | 1,274.5 | 68.5 | 1,206.0 | 76/100 |
| 4 | Horn Lake | MS | 26,378 | 1,512.6 | 113.7 | 1,398.9 | 72/100 |
| 5 | Olive Branch | MS | 47,178 | 1,560.1 | 201.4 | 1,358.7 | 71/100 |
| 6 | Oxford | MS | 27,529 | 1,979.7 | 127.1 | 1,852.6 | 64/100 |
| 7 | Starkville | MS | 25,344 | 2,118.8 | 82.9 | 2,036.0 | 61/100 |
| 8 | Southaven | MS | 57,537 | 2,339.4 | 314.6 | 2,024.8 | 57/100 |
| 9 | Hattiesburg | MS | 48,307 | 3,686.8 | 221.5 | 3,465.3 | 33/100 |
| 10 | Tupelo | MS | 37,593 | 4,171.0 | 393.7 | 3,777.3 | 24/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Mississippi?
Madison, MS is the safest city in Mississippi with a total crime rate of 445.4 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 1,955 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.