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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$418,955

Cost of Crime™ for Crenshaw, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,045 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Crenshaw ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Crenshaw's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crenshaw is 29.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crenshaw Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crenshaw varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Crenshaw, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Crenshaw for 2025 is $418,955. This translates to approximately $389 per resident and $1,045 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Crenshaw. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Crenshaw, MS:	$389
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crenshaw is $389 per year, which is $76 less than the national average and $119 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crenshaw:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $247 more than in Crenshaw.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $265 less than in Crenshaw

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Crenshaw	Cost per Crenshaw Resident
Murder	$142,827	$132
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,932	$22
Robbery	$7,922	$7
Assault	$29,036	$27
Kidnapping	$5,133	$5
Vehicle Theft	$26,868	$25
Burglary	$36,634	$34
Theft	$70,285	$65
Arson	$1,917	$2
Vandalism	$34,031	$32
Animal Cruelty	$584	$1
Drug Crimes	$36,971	$34
Identity Theft	$2,816	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$418,955	$389

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crenshaw, 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 Crenshaw totals $1,070,525 ($993 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,489,480 ($1,382 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 Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw’s 1,078 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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Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9379
Robbery	0.2336
Rape	0.3661
Murder	0.0705
Total Violent Crime	1.608 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.59
Vehicle Theft	1.610
Burglary	3.747
Arson	0.0736
Total Property Crime	18.02 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0785
Drug Crimes	4.636
Vandalism	4.419
Identity Theft	0.3375
Animal Cruelty	0.0733
Total "Other" Rate	9.545 (C-)

Individual Crenshaw Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sarah, MS	A	A+	A
Longtown, MS	B	A	B-
Ballentine, MS	B	A	B
Sledge, MS	C+	A	C
Savage, MS	A	A+	A-
Strayhorn, MS	A	A+	A
Tibbs, MS	C-	C+	C-
Pleasant Grove, MS	B-	A-	C+
Dubbs, MS	C	C	C
Crockett, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crenshaw is similar 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
Windham, NY	D-	D+	D+
Amity, PA	A	A+	A+
Atkinson, NC	C	C+	C+
Mendon, OH	B-	C+	C+
Oil City, LA	C-	C-	C-
Miesville, MN	C+	D+	D+
Mooseheart, IL	A-	A-	A-
Mount Croghan, SC	C-	D+	D+
Mountain Home, TX	D	C-	C-
Mountville, SC	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw, MS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Crenshaw schools on SchoolGrade

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