The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Mississippi: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$816.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mississippi

In 2025, crime will cost $700 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Mississippi 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 Mississippi Safe?

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

The crime rate in Mississippi is 18.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mississippi Residents generally consider the south part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mississippi varies by city - ranging from 1 in 40 in the northwest cities to 1 in 67 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Mississippi see the most incidents - about 14,370 per year. In contrast, the central part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 3,400 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mississippi

The total projected cost of crime in Mississippi for 2025 is $816,118,969. This translates to approximately $270 per resident and $700 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Mississippi. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mississippi Compared to Other States?

Mississippi:	$270
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mississippi is $270 per year, which is $195 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Mississippi:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $565 more than in Mississippi.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $30 less than in Mississippi

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mississippi	Cost per Mississippi Resident
Murder	$280.6 million	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$64.3 million	$21
Robbery	$13.0 million	$4
Assault	$83.6 million	$28
Kidnapping	$8.49 million	$3
Vehicle Theft	$47.1 million	$16
Burglary	$51.6 million	$17
Theft	$104.6 million	$35
Arson	$4.37 million	$1
Vandalism	$60.0 million	$20
Animal Cruelty	$1.66 million	$1
Drug Crimes	$92.4 million	$31
Identity Theft	$4.48 million	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$816,118,969	$270

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mississippi

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 Mississippi totals $2,191,598,028 ($724 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,007,716,997 ($993 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 Mississippi 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 west part of the state has more 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, of which Mississippi has 366, have the same problem. Of Mississippi’s 3,028,242 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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Mississippi 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 Mississippi residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9615
Robbery	0.1367
Rape	0.3502
Murder	0.0493
Total Violent Crime	1.498 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.667
Vehicle Theft	1.003
Burglary	1.877
Arson	0.0598
Total Property Crime	9.607 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0463
Drug Crimes	4.125
Vandalism	2.772
Identity Theft	0.1911
Animal Cruelty	0.0740
Total "Other" Rate	7.209 (B+)

Individual Mississippi Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

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

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alabama	C+	C+	B
Louisiana	D+	D-	D
Arkansas	D-	D-	D-
Tennessee	D	D-	D
Georgia	B-	C+	B
Kentucky	B-	A-	B
Missouri	D	D	D+
Oklahoma	D+	D+	D
Texas	D+	D+	D+
South Carolina	D-	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Mississippi is lower versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arizona	B-	C	C
Wisconsin	B	B-	B-
Washington	D-	C	C
Virginia	B-	B+	B+
Vermont	B+	A-	A-
Utah	C-	B	B
Texas	D+	D+	D+
Tennessee	D	D-	D-
South Dakota	C	C	C
Minnesota	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Mississippi is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Mississippi average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mississippi schools on SchoolGrade

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