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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$18,528

Cost of Crime™ for Pierce Crossroad, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,516 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Pierce Crossroad is 40.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pierce Crossroad Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pierce Crossroad varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Pierce Crossroad, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Pierce Crossroad for 2025 is $18,528. This translates to approximately $488 per resident and $1,516 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Pierce Crossroad. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pierce Crossroad Compared to Other Cities?

Pierce Crossroad, MS:	$488
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pierce Crossroad is $488 per year, which is $23 more than the national average and $218 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pierce Crossroad:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $148 more than in Pierce Crossroad.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $364 less than in Pierce Crossroad

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pierce Crossroad	Cost per Pierce Crossroad Resident
Murder	$5,699	$150
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,010	$27
Robbery	$419	$11
Assault	$1,870	$49
Kidnapping	$155	$4
Vehicle Theft	$867	$23
Burglary	$1,340	$35
Theft	$4,443	$117
Arson	$77	$2
Vandalism	$1,383	$36
Animal Cruelty	$31	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,104	$29
Identity Theft	$128	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$18,528	$488

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pierce Crossroad, 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 Pierce Crossroad totals $43,229 ($1,138 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $61,757 ($1,625 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 Pierce Crossroad 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 Pierce Crossroad’s 38 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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Pierce Crossroad 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 Pierce Crossroad residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.714
Robbery	0.3509
Rape	0.4383
Murder	0.0798
Total Violent Crime	2.583 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.58
Vehicle Theft	1.474
Burglary	3.889
Arson	0.0843
Total Property Crime	28.02 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0673
Drug Crimes	3.929
Vandalism	5.096
Identity Theft	0.4337
Animal Cruelty	0.1089
Total "Other" Rate	9.635 (C-)

Individual Pierce Crossroad Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake City, MS	C-	A-	D+
Yazoo City, MS	D+	C	D
Patosi, MS	D	B-	D-
Valley, MS	B+	A-	B
Carter, MS	B+	A+	B+
Tinsley, MS	B	A	B-
Louise, MS	C-	C+	C-
Holly Bluff, MS	D+	B+	D
Eden, MS	B+	A+	B
Spanish Fort, MS	D	B-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pierce Crossroad is similar 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
Langdon, KS	D	D+	D+
Klondike, PA	A	B+	B+
Knob Creek, AR	F	D-	D-
Ko Vaya, AZ	F	D-	D-
Komalty, OK	D	D-	D-
Krider, NM	D-	D	D
Kuroki, ND	D	D+	D+
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ	D-	D-	D-
La Panza, CA	B+	C	C
Lac La Belle, MI	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Pierce Crossroad is less safe than the Mississippi state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pierce Crossroad, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 6% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Pierce Crossroad schools on SchoolGrade

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