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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$25,345

Cost of Crime™ for Craigside, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,175 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Craigside ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Craigside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Craigside is 44.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Craigside Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Craigside varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Craigside, MS see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Craigside, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Craigside for 2025 is $25,345. This translates to approximately $576 per resident and $1,175 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Craigside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Craigside, MS:	$576
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Craigside is $576 per year, which is $112 more than the national average and $307 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Craigside:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $59 more than in Craigside.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $452 less than in Craigside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Craigside	Cost per Craigside Resident
Murder	$7,473	$170
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,314	$30
Robbery	$578	$13
Assault	$2,999	$68
Kidnapping	$208	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1,816	$41
Burglary	$1,470	$33
Theft	$4,049	$92
Arson	$108	$2
Vandalism	$1,726	$39
Animal Cruelty	$48	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,405	$77
Identity Theft	$151	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$25,345	$576

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Craigside, 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 Craigside totals $56,789 ($1,291 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $82,135 ($1,867 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 Craigside 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 city 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 Craigside’s 44 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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Craigside 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 Craigside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.373
Robbery	0.4176
Rape	0.4927
Murder	0.0904
Total Violent Crime	3.374 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.77
Vehicle Theft	2.665
Burglary	3.683
Arson	0.1015
Total Property Crime	24.22 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0779
Drug Crimes	10.46
Vandalism	5.491
Identity Theft	0.4448
Animal Cruelty	0.1478
Total "Other" Rate	16.62 (D-)

Individual Craigside Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Money, MS	D-	C	D-
Shellmound, MS	D+	B-	D+
Gravel Hill, MS	D+	B-	D+
Greenwood, MS	D	C+	D
Avalon, MS	B+	A+	A
Rising Sun, MS	D+	B	D
Schlater, MS	B+	A+	B+
Itta Bena, MS	D+	C+	D
Leflore, MS	C+	A+	B-
Valley Hill, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Craigside is higher 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
Stanfield, TX	C+	D+	D+
Headsville, TX	D+	B	B
South Creek, NC	F	F	F
South Jefferson, NY	B-	D+	D+
Hardy Acres, TN	C-	D	D
Hannah, ND	F	D-	D-
Hail, KY	C-	B-	B-
St. Gertrude, ND	D-	D	D
St. Huberts, NY	D+	F	F
Stacy, TX	D+	C	C

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Craigside, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Craigside schools on SchoolGrade

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