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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$108,755

Cost of Crime™ for McElveen, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $385 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. McElveen ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to McElveen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in McElveen is 10.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McElveen Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McElveen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 87 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 114 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of McElveen, MS see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in McElveen, MS

The total projected cost of crime in McElveen for 2025 is $108,755. This translates to approximately $187 per resident and $385 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in McElveen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

McElveen, MS:	$187
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in McElveen is $187 per year, which is $278 less than the national average and $83 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to McElveen:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $449 more than in McElveen.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $62 less than in McElveen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to McElveen	Cost per McElveen Resident
Murder	$46,791	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,474	$25
Robbery	$1,260	$2
Assault	$5,708	$10
Kidnapping	$887	$2
Vehicle Theft	$2,545	$4
Burglary	$7,547	$13
Theft	$8,165	$14
Arson	$1,164	$2
Vandalism	$2,665	$5
Animal Cruelty	$230	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,614	$28
Identity Theft	$705	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$108,755	$187

The Intangible Cost of Crime in McElveen, 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 McElveen totals $380,777 ($653 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $489,532 ($840 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 McElveen 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 McElveen’s 583 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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McElveen 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 McElveen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3409
Robbery	0.0687
Rape	0.4094
Murder	0.0427
Total Violent Crime	0.8618 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.704
Vehicle Theft	0.2819
Burglary	1.427
Arson	0.0827
Total Property Crime	4.496 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0251
Drug Crimes	3.853
Vandalism	0.6400
Identity Theft	0.1562
Animal Cruelty	0.0533
Total "Other" Rate	4.727 (A-)

Individual McElveen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thompson, MS	A	A+	A+
Mars Hill, MS	A	A+	A+
Peoria, MS	A-	A+	A
Fernwood, MS	B-	B-	B-
Summit, MS	A	A+	A
Mccomb, MS	B-	B+	B-
Smithdale, MS	A-	A+	A-
Magnolia, MS	B+	A-	B+
Berwick, MS	B-	B+	B-
Liberty, MS	C+	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

McElveen 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
Rhonesboro, TX	C-	C-	C-
McSwain, CA	B-	C-	C-
Mendenhall, PA	A	A	A
Mexican Colony, CA	D-	D	D
Mexico, KY	C+	B	B
Middleport, PA	A+	B+	B+
Morris, PA	A	A-	A-
Relfs Bluff, AR	D+	F	F
Rhems, SC	D	D-	D-
McKinleyville, WV	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, McElveen 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 McElveen, MS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See McElveen schools on SchoolGrade

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