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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$121,131

Cost of Crime™ for Lockhart, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $603 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lockhart 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 Lockhart's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lockhart is 19.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lockhart Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lockhart varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lockhart, MS see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lockhart, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Lockhart for 2025 is $121,131. This translates to approximately $283 per resident and $603 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Lockhart. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Lockhart, MS:	$283
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lockhart is $283 per year, which is $181 less than the national average and $14 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lockhart:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $352 more than in Lockhart.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $159 less than in Lockhart

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lockhart	Cost per Lockhart Resident
Murder	$41,109	$96
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,264	$22
Robbery	$1,840	$4
Assault	$13,576	$32
Kidnapping	$929	$2
Vehicle Theft	$4,483	$10
Burglary	$7,796	$18
Theft	$11,018	$26
Arson	$703	$2
Vandalism	$9,902	$23
Animal Cruelty	$307	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,919	$47
Identity Theft	$284	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$121,131	$283

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lockhart, 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 Lockhart totals $320,591 ($749 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $441,722 ($1,032 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 Lockhart 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 Lockhart’s 428 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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Lockhart 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 Lockhart residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.104
Robbery	0.1367
Rape	0.3570
Murder	0.0511
Total Violent Crime	1.649 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.971
Vehicle Theft	0.6764
Burglary	2.008
Arson	0.0681
Total Property Crime	7.724 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0358
Drug Crimes	6.292
Vandalism	3.238
Identity Theft	0.0858
Animal Cruelty	0.0970
Total "Other" Rate	9.749 (C-)

Individual Lockhart Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lauderdale, MS	A-	A+	A-
Porterville, MS	C	B+	C-
Cuba, AL	F	F	F
Prismatic, MS	C	A	C-
York, AL	F	F	F
Daleville, MS	B	A	B-
Siloam, AL	F	F	F
Russell, MS	A	A+	A+
Marion, MS	A+	A+	A+
Bailey, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lockhart 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
Gretna, PA	A	A	A
Hanersville, OH	B-	C+	C+
Hamilton, PA	A+	A+	A+
Hall, KY	A+	A+	A+
Hadar, NE	A-	C-	C-
Hackney, OH	D-	C+	C+
Gulston, KY	F	D	D
Woodberry, AR	C-	D	D
Guldens, PA	A	A	A
Guilford, OH	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Lockhart 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 Lockhart, MS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lockhart schools on SchoolGrade

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