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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$37,286

Cost of Crime™ for East Side, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $675 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. East Side ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to East Side's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Side is 19.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Side Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Side varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in East Side, MS

The total projected cost of crime in East Side for 2025 is $37,286. This translates to approximately $244 per resident and $675 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in East Side. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Side Compared to Other Cities?

East Side, MS:	$244
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Side is $244 per year, which is $221 less than the national average and $26 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Side:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $392 more than in East Side.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $120 less than in East Side

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Side	Cost per East Side Resident
Murder	$10,526	$69
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,049	$20
Robbery	$575	$4
Assault	$2,374	$16
Kidnapping	$330	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,294	$8
Burglary	$4,362	$29
Theft	$4,029	$26
Arson	$322	$2
Vandalism	$3,230	$21
Animal Cruelty	$131	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,863	$45
Identity Theft	$199	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$37,286	$244

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Side, 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 East Side totals $85,130 ($556 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $122,417 ($800 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 East Side 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 East Side’s 153 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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East Side 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 East Side residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5404
Robbery	0.1195
Rape	0.3287
Murder	0.0366
Total Violent Crime	1.025 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.085
Vehicle Theft	0.5463
Burglary	3.143
Arson	0.0872
Total Property Crime	8.861 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0356
Drug Crimes	6.064
Vandalism	2.956
Identity Theft	0.1682
Animal Cruelty	0.1160
Total "Other" Rate	9.339 (C)

Individual East Side Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richton, MS	A-	A+	A
McSwain, MS	B	A+	B
Good Hope, MS	A-	A+	A
Rhodes, MS	A+	A+	A+
Piave, MS	A+	A+	A+
Hintonville, MS	A+	A+	A+
New Augusta, MS	A	A+	A+
Neely, MS	A	A+	A+
Mahned, MS	A	A+	A+
Ovett, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Side 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
Four Point, TN	D-	D+	D+
Galatia, NC	D-	F	F
Gabe, KY	D+	A	A
Frost, WV	B-	B	B
Frink, FL	A	B-	B-
Freeling, VA	C	B	B
Freedhem, MN	A	B	B
Fredonia, ND	D	C	C
Frederick, IL	A+	A	A
Franklinton, NY	B+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, East Side 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 East Side, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See East Side schools on SchoolGrade

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