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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$147,612

Cost of Crime™ for Leverett, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,273 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Leverett ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Leverett's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leverett is 24.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leverett Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leverett varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Leverett, MS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Leverett, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Leverett for 2025 is $147,612. This translates to approximately $435 per resident and $1,273 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Leverett. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Leverett, MS:	$435
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leverett is $435 per year, which is $29 less than the national average and $166 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leverett:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $200 more than in Leverett.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $311 less than in Leverett

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Leverett	Cost per Leverett Resident
Murder	$64,869	$191
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,237	$24
Robbery	$3,477	$10
Assault	$11,782	$35
Kidnapping	$1,386	$4
Vehicle Theft	$10,934	$32
Burglary	$8,613	$25
Theft	$11,375	$34
Arson	$718	$2
Vandalism	$9,629	$28
Animal Cruelty	$300	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,713	$46
Identity Theft	$579	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$147,612	$435

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leverett, 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 Leverett totals $473,129 ($1,396 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $620,741 ($1,831 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 Leverett 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 Leverett’s 339 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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Leverett 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 Leverett residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.210
Robbery	0.3261
Rape	0.4008
Murder	0.1018
Total Violent Crime	2.039 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.479
Vehicle Theft	2.083
Burglary	2.801
Arson	0.0877
Total Property Crime	11.45 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0674
Drug Crimes	6.266
Vandalism	3.976
Identity Theft	0.2207
Animal Cruelty	0.1197
Total "Other" Rate	10.65 (C-)

Individual Leverett Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cascilla, MS	B-	A	B-
Oxberry, MS	C+	A+	B
Rosebloom, MS	B+	A+	A-
Tippo, MS	D+	C+	D+
Effie, MS	C-	B	C-
Holcomb, MS	C+	A+	B
Philipp, MS	D+	C+	D+
Scobey, MS	B-	A	C+
Cowart, MS	C+	A-	C+
Sharkey, MS	D+	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leverett 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
Leopold, IN	B+	B	B
Knight Creek, NY	C	C-	C-
Knowlton, WI	A+	B+	B+
La Salle, TX	B-	D+	D+
Lackey, MS	A+	A+	A+
Lake Point, UT	D-	C+	C+
Lakeview, PA	A+	A-	A-
Lanesboro, IA	B	A	A
Leon, WI	B-	A+	A+
Kirkwood, KS	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Leverett is less safe 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 Leverett, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Leverett schools on SchoolGrade

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