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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$49,726

Cost of Crime™ for Oakley, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $673 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Oakley ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Oakley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oakley is 13.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oakley Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oakley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 69 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Oakley, MS see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oakley, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Oakley for 2025 is $49,726. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $673 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Oakley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oakley 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 Oakley:

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

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oakley	Cost per Oakley Resident
Murder	$18,946	$87
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,750	$17
Robbery	$650	$3
Assault	$4,039	$19
Kidnapping	$560	$3
Vehicle Theft	$6,185	$29
Burglary	$2,159	$10
Theft	$3,420	$16
Arson	$298	$1
Vandalism	$3,414	$16
Animal Cruelty	$137	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,027	$28
Identity Theft	$141	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$49,726	$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oakley, 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 Oakley totals $144,566 ($666 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $194,292 ($895 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 Oakley 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 Oakley’s 217 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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Oakley 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 Oakley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6481
Robbery	0.0952
Rape	0.2850
Murder	0.0465
Total Violent Crime	1.075 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.043
Vehicle Theft	1.840
Burglary	1.097
Arson	0.0569
Total Property Crime	6.038 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0426
Drug Crimes	3.755
Vandalism	2.203
Identity Theft	0.0839
Animal Cruelty	0.0855
Total "Other" Rate	6.169 (B)

Individual Oakley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Newmans Grove, MS	A-	A+	A
Morning Star, MS	B+	A+	B+
Learned, MS	A-	A+	A-
Raymond, MS	B+	A+	B+
Edwards, MS	B+	A	B
Seven Springs, MS	B+	A+	B+
Hubbard, MS	B	A-	B-
Bolton, MS	B+	A	B+
Chapel Hill, MS	B+	A+	B
Utica, MS	C+	B+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oakley 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
Woodston, KS	D-	D+	D+
Barnett Crossroads, AL	C	C	C
Barranca, NM	F	F	F
Bartley, WV	F	F	F
Bath, IN	A-	B+	B+
Bay Lake, FL	D-	B-	B-
Big Creek, LA	B-	C-	C-
Blankston, LA	D-	F	F
Bolair, WV	B-	C+	C+
Bond, LA	C	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Oakley 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 Oakley, MS average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Oakley schools on SchoolGrade

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