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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pass Christian, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $455 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Pass Christian ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Pass Christian's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pass Christian is 11.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pass Christian Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pass Christian varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 102 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pass Christian, MS see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pass Christian, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Pass Christian for 2025 is $2,759,799. This translates to approximately $180 per resident and $455 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Pass Christian. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pass Christian Compared to Other Cities?

Pass Christian, MS:	$180
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pass Christian is $180 per year, which is $284 less than the national average and $89 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pass Christian:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $455 more than in Pass Christian.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $56 less than in Pass Christian

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pass Christian	Cost per Pass Christian Resident
Murder	$953,848	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$338,597	$22
Robbery	$47,922	$3
Assault	$221,705	$14
Kidnapping	$35,802	$2
Vehicle Theft	$110,409	$7
Burglary	$206,286	$13
Theft	$284,249	$19
Arson	$23,259	$2
Vandalism	$184,876	$12
Animal Cruelty	$7,658	$1
Drug Crimes	$335,543	$22
Identity Theft	$9,644	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$2,759,799	$180

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian totals $8,012,371 ($523 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,772,170 ($704 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 Pass Christian 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 northwest part of the city 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 Pass Christian has 3, have the same problem. Of Pass Christian’s 15,312 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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Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5042
Robbery	0.0995
Rape	0.3647
Murder	0.0331
Total Violent Crime	1.002 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.584
Vehicle Theft	0.4657
Burglary	1.485
Arson	0.0629
Total Property Crime	5.598 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0386
Drug Crimes	2.963
Vandalism	1.690
Identity Theft	0.0814
Animal Cruelty	0.0676
Total "Other" Rate	4.840 (B+)

Individual Pass Christian Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
DeLisle, MS	A-	A	A
Fenton, MS	A+	A+	A+
Long Beach, MS	A	A+	A
Diamondhead, MS	A+	A+	A+
Bay St. Louis, MS	B-	A+	B
Waveland, MS	A-	A+	A-
Kiln, MS	A-	A+	A-
Gulfport, MS	B+	A	B
Lakeshore, MS	A	A+	A+
Biloxi, MS	A-	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pass Christian 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
Lyman, SC	B-	C+	C+
Rosaryville, MD	A-	B+	B+
Rogers, MN	B	A	A
Rocky Point, NY	A	B-	B-
Rochester, WA	C-	C	C
Robinson, TX	B-	B-	B-
Robertsdale, AL	B	A-	A-
River Ridge, LA	C-	C+	C+
Ripley, TN	D-	F	F
Rifle, CO	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian, MS average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pass Christian schools on SchoolGrade

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