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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$42,685

Cost of Crime™ for Longshot, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $842 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Longshot ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Longshot's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Longshot is 28.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Longshot Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Longshot varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Longshot, 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 Longshot, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Longshot for 2025 is $42,685. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $842 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Longshot. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Longshot is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $194 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Longshot:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $171 more than in Longshot.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $340 less than in Longshot

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Longshot	Cost per Longshot Resident
Murder	$17,677	$192
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,150	$23
Robbery	$958	$10
Assault	$3,684	$40
Kidnapping	$532	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,190	$35
Burglary	$2,139	$23
Theft	$5,914	$64
Arson	$180	$2
Vandalism	$2,926	$32
Animal Cruelty	$63	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,939	$32
Identity Theft	$333	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$42,685	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Longshot, 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 Longshot totals $128,599 ($1,398 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $171,284 ($1,862 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 Longshot 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 Longshot’s 92 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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Longshot 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 Longshot residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.394
Robbery	0.3310
Rape	0.3855
Murder	0.1022
Total Violent Crime	2.213 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.41
Vehicle Theft	2.239
Burglary	2.563
Arson	0.0812
Total Property Crime	17.30 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0954
Drug Crimes	4.318
Vandalism	4.452
Identity Theft	0.4682
Animal Cruelty	0.0933
Total "Other" Rate	9.427 (C)

Individual Longshot Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Litton, MS	C-	B	C-
Grapeland, MS	C-	A-	D+
Benoit, MS	C-	B+	D+
Lobdell, MS	C-	B	C-
Stringtown, MS	C-	B	D+
Skene, MS	C+	A-	C
Bolivar, MS	C-	B+	D+
Scott, MS	C-	B-	D+
Shaw, MS	C	C+	C
Pace, MS	D	C+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Longshot is higher 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
Logan, OK	D-	F	F
Womelsdorf, WV	A-	C+	C+
Leggtown, AL	C+	C	C
Lehigh, PA	A-	B+	B+
Wolverton, PA	A-	A-	A-
Wolf, WY	A-	A+	A+
Wolf Springs, AL	B-	B-	B-
Wolf Run, WV	A-	C-	C-
Wolf River, TN	C	D	D
Wolf Lick, KY	C+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Longshot is less safe than the Mississippi state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Longshot, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Longshot schools on SchoolGrade

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