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

Crime per Capita in Lake Cormorant

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lake Cormorant.

 

Lake Cormorant, MS Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A-

$272,770

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Cormorant, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $453 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Lake Cormorant is 13.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Cormorant Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Cormorant varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 140 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Lake Cormorant, 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 Lake Cormorant, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Cormorant for 2025 is $272,770. This translates to approximately $181 per resident and $453 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Lake Cormorant. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Cormorant Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Cormorant, MS: $181
Fayette, MS: $635
Gulf Hills, MS: $124
Mississippi: $270
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Cormorant is $181 per year, which is $283 less than the national average and $89 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Cormorant:
  • In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $454 more than in Lake Cormorant.
  • In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $57 less than in Lake Cormorant

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Cormorant for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Cormorant
Cost per Lake Cormorant Resident
Murder
$90,987
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$32,870
$22
Robbery
$5,129
$3
Assault
$18,066
$12
Kidnapping
$3,219
$2
Vehicle Theft
$5,055
$3
Burglary
$20,788
$14
Theft
$52,589
$35
Arson
$1,800
$1
Vandalism
$15,320
$10
Animal Cruelty
$301
$0
Drug Crimes
$25,030
$17
Identity Theft
$1,618
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$272,770
$181

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Cormorant, 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 Lake Cormorant totals $766,603 ($509 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,039,373 ($690 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 Lake Cormorant 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 Lake Cormorant’s 1,507 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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Lake Cormorant 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 Lake Cormorant residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4174
Robbery
0.1082
Rape
0.3597
Murder
0.0321
Total Violent Crime
0.9175 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.738
Vehicle Theft
0.2166
Burglary
1.521
Arson
0.0495
Total Property Crime
8.525 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0352
Drug Crimes
2.245
Vandalism
1.423
Identity Theft
0.1387
Animal Cruelty
0.0270
Total "Other" Rate
3.869 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A
D
C
D-
F
D+
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Cormorant 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
D
D
D
C
D
D
C
A-
A-
D
D
D
B
D+
D+
A
A-
A-
A
A
A
A-
A-
A-
C-
C-
C-
B
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Cormorant 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 Lake Cormorant, MS average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Cormorant schools on SchoolGrade

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