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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$127,108

Cost of Crime™ for Moss, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $607 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Moss ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Moss's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moss is 14.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moss Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moss varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Moss, MS see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moss, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Moss for 2025 is $127,108. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $607 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Moss. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Moss, MS:	$229
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moss is $229 per year, which is $235 less than the national average and $40 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moss:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $406 more than in Moss.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $105 less than in Moss

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moss	Cost per Moss Resident
Murder	$39,933	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,059	$27
Robbery	$2,866	$5
Assault	$16,464	$30
Kidnapping	$1,852	$3
Vehicle Theft	$6,154	$11
Burglary	$6,818	$12
Theft	$14,426	$26
Arson	$996	$2
Vandalism	$10,001	$18
Animal Cruelty	$227	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,849	$21
Identity Theft	$464	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$127,108	$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moss, 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 Moss totals $342,050 ($617 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $469,159 ($847 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 Moss 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 Moss’s 554 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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Moss 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 Moss residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.035
Robbery	0.1644
Rape	0.4483
Murder	0.0384
Total Violent Crime	1.686 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.028
Vehicle Theft	0.7173
Burglary	1.357
Arson	0.0744
Total Property Crime	7.176 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0551
Drug Crimes	2.892
Vandalism	2.527
Identity Theft	0.1082
Animal Cruelty	0.0554
Total "Other" Rate	5.637 (B+)

Individual Moss Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bay Springs, MS	B+	A	B+
Heidelberg, MS	B	B	B-
Stringer, MS	A	A+	A
McNeal, MS	A-	A+	A-
Waldrup, MS	A-	A	B+
Paulding, MS	B	B+	B-
Ras, MS	B+	A+	B
Vossburg, MS	B	B-	B
Louin, MS	A	A+	A-
Stafford Springs, MS	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moss 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
Green Pond, SC	F	F	F
Florida, MA	A-	C+	C+
Forman, ND	C+	B+	B+
Fox, AR	D-	D-	D-
Fromberg, MT	B+	C-	C-
Frontenac, NY	D+	C	C
Fults, IL	A+	A	A
Garner, KY	D+	B	B
Gentryville, IN	A+	A+	A+
Goodhope, MO	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Moss 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 Moss, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 31% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Moss schools on SchoolGrade

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