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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$758,732

Cost of Crime™ for Courtland, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $720 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Courtland ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of cities but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Courtland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Courtland is 15.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Courtland Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Courtland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Courtland, MS see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Courtland, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Courtland for 2025 is $758,732. This translates to approximately $238 per resident and $720 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Courtland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Courtland Compared to Other Cities?

Courtland, MS:	$238
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Courtland is $238 per year, which is $226 less than the national average and $31 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Courtland:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $397 more than in Courtland.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $114 less than in Courtland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Courtland	Cost per Courtland Resident
Murder	$265,696	$83
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,901	$23
Robbery	$9,489	$3
Assault	$59,664	$19
Kidnapping	$7,027	$2
Vehicle Theft	$69,664	$22
Burglary	$45,047	$14
Theft	$84,070	$26
Arson	$4,749	$1
Vandalism	$43,929	$14
Animal Cruelty	$2,400	$1
Drug Crimes	$93,743	$29
Identity Theft	$1,353	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$758,732	$238

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Courtland, 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 Courtland totals $2,121,179 ($666 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,879,912 ($904 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 Courtland 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 city 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 Courtland’s 3,184 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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Courtland 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 Courtland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6525
Robbery	0.0947
Rape	0.3724
Murder	0.0444
Total Violent Crime	1.164 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.098
Vehicle Theft	1.413
Burglary	1.560
Arson	0.0618
Total Property Crime	8.133 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0364
Drug Crimes	3.980
Vandalism	1.931
Identity Theft	0.0549
Animal Cruelty	0.1019
Total "Other" Rate	6.105 (B)

Individual Courtland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pope, MS	B+	A+	B+
Eureka Springs, MS	A	A+	A
Batesville, MS	B	A	B
Tocowa, MS	B-	A+	C
Enid, MS	A-	A+	A
Shuford, MS	A	A+	A
Mimms, MS	C	A	C-
Curtis Station, MS	B+	B+	B+
Terza, MS	B+	A+	B+
Locke Station, MS	C-	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Courtland is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beggs, OK	D	D+	D+
Brinkley, AR	F	F	F
Carrabelle, FL	C-	D-	D-
Cedar Grove, WI	A	A	A
Claysburg, PA	A	A-	A-
Haskell, OK	C-	D-	D-
Deerfield, NH	A+	A+	A+
Defiance, MO	B	B-	B-
Goshen, CT	A-	A+	A+
Frisco City, AL	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Courtland is safer 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 Courtland, MS average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Courtland schools on SchoolGrade

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