The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 38804, MS: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for 38804, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $680 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 38804 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 38804, MS Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 38804 ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of zip codes but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to 38804's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 38804 is 22.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 38804 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 38804 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central areas to 1 in 81 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 38804, MS see the most incidents - about 96 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 38804, MS

The total projected cost of crime in 38804 for 2025 is $5,010,805. This translates to approximately $277 per resident and $680 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 38804. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 38804 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

38804, MS:	$277
39209, MS:	$581
39565, MS:	$138
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 38804 is $277 per year, which is $187 less than the national average and $8 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 38804:

In 39209, MS, crime costs $581 per person, which is $304 more than in 38804.
In 39565, MS, crime costs $138 per person, which is $139 less than in 38804

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 38804 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 38804	Cost per 38804 Resident
Murder	$1.45 million	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$426,388	$24
Robbery	$70,437	$4
Assault	$449,750	$25
Kidnapping	$56,015	$3
Vehicle Theft	$223,119	$12
Burglary	$307,828	$17
Theft	$932,101	$52
Arson	$25,052	$1
Vandalism	$360,507	$20
Animal Cruelty	$9,600	$1
Drug Crimes	$671,697	$37
Identity Theft	$26,731	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$5,010,805	$277

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 38804, 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 38804 totals $11,793,220 ($652 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,804,025 ($929 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 38804 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 north 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, of which 38804 has 7, have the same problem. Of 38804’s 18,084 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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38804 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 38804 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8660
Robbery	0.1238
Rape	0.3889
Murder	0.0427
Total Violent Crime	1.421 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.952
Vehicle Theft	0.7968
Burglary	1.877
Arson	0.0574
Total Property Crime	12.68 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0511
Drug Crimes	5.021
Vandalism	2.790
Identity Theft	0.1910
Animal Cruelty	0.0718
Total "Other" Rate	8.126 (C+)

Individual 38804 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 38804 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 38804.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
38801, MS	A	A+	A
38866, MS	A	A+	A
38857, MS	A+	A+	A+
38879, MS	A	A-	A+
38862, MS	A+	A+	A+
38826, MS	A	A+	A
38869, MS	B+	A+	B+
38855, MS	B+	A+	A
38868, MS	A+	A+	A+
38843, MS	A-	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

38804 is lower 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
78642, TX	A-	A-	A-
30461, GA	A-	B	B
30656, GA	A-	B+	B+
31522, GA	A-	C+	C+
33976, FL	A+	A	A
35406, AL	B+	A+	A+
91203, CA	D+	D+	D+
37748, TN	C	C-	C-
89403, NV	C+	D+	D+
97216, OR	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 38804 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 38804, MS average SchoolGrade of B-, with 40% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 38804 schools on SchoolGrade

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