The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 38778, MS: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$549,313

Cost of Crime™ for 38778, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $930 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 38778 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 38778, MS Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 38778 ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of zip codes but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to 38778's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 38778 is 20.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 38778 Residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 38778 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 36 in the northeast areas to 1 in 56 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 38778, MS see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 38778, MS

The total projected cost of crime in 38778 for 2025 is $549,313. This translates to approximately $337 per resident and $930 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in 38778. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 38778 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

38778, MS:	$337
39209, MS:	$581
39565, MS:	$138
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 38778 is $337 per year, which is $127 less than the national average and $68 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 38778:

In 39209, MS, crime costs $581 per person, which is $244 more than in 38778.
In 39565, MS, crime costs $138 per person, which is $199 less than in 38778

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 38778 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 38778	Cost per 38778 Resident
Murder	$213,124	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,753	$24
Robbery	$6,038	$4
Assault	$40,071	$25
Kidnapping	$7,781	$5
Vehicle Theft	$55,669	$34
Burglary	$28,406	$17
Theft	$53,983	$33
Arson	$3,003	$2
Vandalism	$44,378	$27
Animal Cruelty	$910	$1
Drug Crimes	$53,900	$33
Identity Theft	$3,295	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$549,313	$337

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 38778, MS

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 38778 totals $1,607,582 ($987 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,156,896 ($1,324 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 38778 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 38778’s 1,629 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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38778 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 38778 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8565
Robbery	0.1178
Rape	0.3924
Murder	0.0696
Total Violent Crime	1.436 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.399
Vehicle Theft	2.207
Burglary	1.923
Arson	0.0763
Total Property Crime	10.60 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0788
Drug Crimes	4.473
Vandalism	3.813
Identity Theft	0.2613
Animal Cruelty	0.0756
Total "Other" Rate	8.702 (C)

Individual 38778 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 38778 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 38778.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
38736, MS	C-	C+	D+
38761, MS	B-	B	B-
38751, MS	C	B-	C-
38941, MS	D+	B-	D+
38952, MS	B+	A+	B+
38773, MS	C	B-	C
38930, MS	D+	C+	D+
38954, MS	D+	B	D
38756, MS	C+	A-	C
38760, MS	D+	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

38778 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
46531, IN	A+	A	A
52347, IA	B-	C	C
52141, IA	C+	B+	B+
50635, IA	B+	B	B
50056, IA	B+	A	A
49724, MI	C+	D-	D-
49459, MI	A+	B-	B-
48760, MI	A	B	B
48157, MI	B+	C+	C+
02163, MA	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 38778 is less safe than the Mississippi state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 38778, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 12% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 38778 schools on SchoolGrade

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