The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 39097, MS: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 39097

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 39097.

 

39097, MS Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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C-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$293,884

Cost of Crime™ for 39097, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $957 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 39097 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 39097, MS Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 39097 ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of zip codes but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to 39097's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 39097 is 28.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 39097 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 39097 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northeast areas to 1 in 36 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 39097, MS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 39097, MS

The total projected cost of crime in 39097 for 2025 is $293,884. This translates to approximately $435 per resident and $957 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in 39097. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 39097 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

39097, MS: $435
39209, MS: $581
39565, MS: $138
Mississippi: $270
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 39097 is $435 per year, which is $29 less than the national average and $166 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 39097:
  • In 39209, MS, crime costs $581 per person, which is $145 more than in 39097.
  • In 39565, MS, crime costs $138 per person, which is $297 less than in 39097

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 39097 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 39097
Cost per 39097 Resident
Murder
$106,986
$158
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,114
$24
Robbery
$4,910
$7
Assault
$43,738
$65
Kidnapping
$2,064
$3
Vehicle Theft
$18,788
$28
Burglary
$15,791
$23
Theft
$42,995
$64
Arson
$1,265
$2
Vandalism
$17,651
$26
Animal Cruelty
$500
$1
Drug Crimes
$21,016
$31
Identity Theft
$2,065
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$293,884
$435

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 39097, 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 39097 totals $798,138 ($1,182 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,092,022 ($1,618 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 39097 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 zip has few 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 39097’s 675 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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39097 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 39097 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.256
Robbery
0.2312
Rape
0.3937
Murder
0.0843
Total Violent Crime
2.966 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.30
Vehicle Theft
1.797
Burglary
2.579
Arson
0.0776
Total Property Crime
16.75 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0504
Drug Crimes
4.209
Vandalism
3.660
Identity Theft
0.3952
Animal Cruelty
0.1002
Total "Other" Rate
8.415 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 39097 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 39097.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
C-
B-
A-
B-
C
B-
C
C-
B-
D+
D+
C-
C-
D
B-
D
D+
C-
C-
D
C+
D-
B-
B+
B-
B-
A+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

39097 is higher 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
D-
D
D
B-
B-
B-
C+
A
A
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
C
B-
B-
A+
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
B+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, 39097 is less safe than the Mississippi state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 39097, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 39097 schools on SchoolGrade

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