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

Crime per Capita in Crystal Springs

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

 

Crystal Springs, MS Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

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B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$3.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Crystal Springs, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $797 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Crystal Springs ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Crystal Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crystal Springs is 18.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crystal Springs Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crystal Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Crystal Springs, MS see the most incidents - about 49 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crystal Springs, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Crystal Springs for 2025 is $3,063,583. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $797 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Crystal Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Crystal Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Crystal Springs, MS: $287
Fayette, MS: $635
Gulf Hills, MS: $124
Mississippi: $270
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crystal Springs is $287 per year, which is $177 less than the national average and $18 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crystal Springs:
  • In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $348 more than in Crystal Springs.
  • In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $163 less than in Crystal Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Crystal Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Crystal Springs
Cost per Crystal Springs Resident
Murder
$1.06 million
$100
Rape/Sexual Assault
$246,602
$23
Robbery
$40,646
$4
Assault
$383,769
$36
Kidnapping
$30,660
$3
Vehicle Theft
$223,173
$21
Burglary
$174,728
$16
Theft
$398,276
$37
Arson
$15,359
$1
Vandalism
$189,688
$18
Animal Cruelty
$6,405
$1
Drug Crimes
$281,079
$26
Identity Theft
$8,736
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$3,063,583
$287

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs totals $8,337,429 ($782 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,401,012 ($1,070 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 Crystal Springs 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 central 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 Crystal Springs’s 10,656 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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Crystal Springs 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 Crystal Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.254
Robbery
0.1213
Rape
0.3817
Murder
0.0532
Total Violent Crime
1.810 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.217
Vehicle Theft
1.352
Burglary
1.808
Arson
0.0597
Total Property Crime
10.44 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0475
Drug Crimes
3.566
Vandalism
2.492
Identity Theft
0.1059
Animal Cruelty
0.0813
Total "Other" Rate
6.292 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A+
B
A
A
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
A+
B+
B
A-
B
A-
A
A-
C
B-
C-
A-
A+
A-
B-
A
B-
B-
A-
C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crystal Springs 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
C
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
C
C
C
C-
C
C
B-
B-
B-
D
D
D
F
F
F
B+
C
C
A+
A
A
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Crystal Springs is as safe as 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 Crystal Springs, MS average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Crystal Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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