The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Old Union, 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?

$121,344

Cost of Crime™ for Old Union, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $511 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Old Union ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Old Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old Union is 7.706 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Union Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Union varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 230 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Old Union, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Old Union for 2025 is $121,344. This translates to approximately $176 per resident and $511 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Old Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Union Compared to Other Cities?

Old Union, MS:	$176
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Union is $176 per year, which is $288 less than the national average and $93 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old Union:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $459 more than in Old Union.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $52 less than in Old Union

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Old Union	Cost per Old Union Resident
Murder	$55,179	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,826	$26
Robbery	$1,851	$3
Assault	$10,743	$16
Kidnapping	$1,788	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,747	$3
Burglary	$9,901	$14
Theft	$6,050	$9
Arson	$857	$1
Vandalism	$5,726	$8
Animal Cruelty	$698	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,700	$13
Identity Theft	$277	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$121,344	$176

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Union, 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 Old Union totals $453,934 ($660 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $575,278 ($836 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 Old Union 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 Old Union’s 688 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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Old Union 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 Old Union residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5437
Robbery	0.0856
Rape	0.4273
Murder	0.0427
Total Violent Crime	1.099 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.698
Vehicle Theft	0.1639
Burglary	1.587
Arson	0.0516
Total Property Crime	3.500 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0429
Drug Crimes	1.710
Vandalism	1.165
Identity Theft	0.0520
Animal Cruelty	0.1371
Total "Other" Rate	3.107 (A)

Individual Old Union Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shannon, MS	A	A+	A
Pine Grove, MS	A+	A+	A
Verona, MS	A-	A-	A
Troy, MS	A+	A+	A+
Plantersville, MS	A+	A+	A+
Zion, MS	A+	A+	A+
Tupelo, MS	B+	A+	B
Furrs, MS	B+	A+	B-
Nettleton, MS	A	A+	A
Richmond, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old Union 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
Smithboro, IL	C	C+	C+
Haven View, OH	A	A	A
Haworth, OK	D-	D-	D-
Haymakertown, VA	B+	A-	A-
Hector, NY	B	D	D
Herman Center, WI	B+	B	B
Highsmiths, NC	D+	D+	D+
Savage, KY	D-	C-	C-
Scofield, MI	A	A-	A-
Serbin, TX	B-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Old Union 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 Old Union, MS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Old Union schools on SchoolGrade

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