Mississippi Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 558,443 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Mississippi Crime Overview
In 2024, Mississippi reported a total crime rate of 2,336.5 per 100,000 residents — 15% below the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Mississippi #14 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Mississippi is murder at 1.3x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Mississippi's crime rate decreased by 14.9%.
Within the state, Madison is the safest city (crime rate: 445), while Pascagoula has the highest rate (5,197).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1,355 | 242.6 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 44 | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 177 | 31.7 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 173 | 31.0 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 948 | 169.8 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 11,693 | 2,093.9 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 1,732 | 310.2 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 8,865 | 1,587.5 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,096 | 196.3 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Mississippi by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | 28,064 | 445.4 | 57.0 | 91/100 |
| 2 | Brandon | 25,905 | 463.2 | 88.8 | 91/100 |
| 3 | Petal | 11,505 | 521.5 | 130.4 | 90/100 |
| 4 | Hernando | 18,579 | 565.2 | 91.5 | 89/100 |
| 5 | Byram | 12,526 | 1,061.8 | 103.8 | 80/100 |
| 6 | Long Beach | 17,053 | 1,073.1 | 82.1 | 80/100 |
| 7 | Clinton | 26,285 | 1,274.5 | 68.5 | 76/100 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | 26,378 | 1,512.6 | 113.7 | 72/100 |
| 9 | Olive Branch | 47,178 | 1,560.1 | 201.4 | 71/100 |
| 10 | Ridgeland | 24,407 | 1,700.3 | 319.6 | 69/100 |
| 11 | Oxford | 27,529 | 1,979.7 | 127.1 | 64/100 |
| 12 | Starkville | 25,344 | 2,118.8 | 82.9 | 61/100 |
| 13 | Gautier | 19,023 | 2,171.1 | 247.1 | 60/100 |
| 14 | Southaven | 57,537 | 2,339.4 | 314.6 | 57/100 |
| 15 | Bay Saint Louis | 10,901 | 2,476.8 | 119.3 | 55/100 |
| 16 | Picayune | 11,860 | 2,883.6 | 185.5 | 47/100 |
| 17 | Cleveland | 10,165 | 3,226.8 | 383.7 | 41/100 |
| 18 | Corinth | 14,142 | 3,514.4 | 374.8 | 36/100 |
| 19 | Hattiesburg | 48,307 | 3,686.8 | 221.5 | 33/100 |
| 20 | Tupelo | 37,593 | 4,171.0 | 393.7 | 24/100 |
| 21 | Vicksburg | 19,785 | 4,427.6 | 616.6 | 19/100 |
| 22 | Laurel | 16,922 | 4,839.9 | 1,051.9 | 12/100 |
| 23 | Pascagoula | 21,455 | 5,196.9 | 326.3 | 5/100 |
Mississippi Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 558,443 | 2,336.5 | 242.6 | 2,093.9 |
| 2023 | 578,903 | 2,746.4 | 240.8 | 2,505.6 |
| 2022 | 588,374 | 2,922.5 | 277.5 | 2,644.9 |
| 2021 | 720,452 | 3,239.9 | 307.6 | 2,932.3 |
| 2020 | 723,654 | 3,554.7 | 304.4 | 3,250.3 |
| 2019 | 852,395 | 3,793.3 | 353.8 | 3,439.5 |
Mississippi vs Neighboring States
How does Mississippi's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2,336.5 | 242.6 | 2,093.9 | — |
| Alabama | 2,769.7 | 510.3 | 2,259.4 | +18.5% |
| Arkansas | 3,626.3 | 777.0 | 2,849.3 | +55.2% |
| Tennessee | 4,198.5 | 916.8 | 3,281.7 | +79.7% |
| Louisiana | 4,632.6 | 941.0 | 3,691.6 | +98.3% |
Among neighboring states, Alabama has the lowest crime rate (2,770 per 100K). Louisiana has the highest (4,633 per 100K).