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

Crime per Capita in Pinola

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pinola.

 

Pinola, MS Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$425,554

Cost of Crime™ for Pinola, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $674 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pinola ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Pinola's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pinola is 14.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pinola Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pinola varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 63 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 84 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Pinola, MS see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pinola, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Pinola for 2025 is $425,554. This translates to approximately $242 per resident and $674 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Pinola. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Pinola, MS: $242
Fayette, MS: $635
Gulf Hills, MS: $124
Mississippi: $270
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pinola is $242 per year, which is $222 less than the national average and $27 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pinola:
  • In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $393 more than in Pinola.
  • In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $118 less than in Pinola

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pinola for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pinola
Cost per Pinola Resident
Murder
$159,690
$91
Rape/Sexual Assault
$39,280
$22
Robbery
$5,481
$3
Assault
$49,678
$28
Kidnapping
$4,770
$3
Vehicle Theft
$30,087
$17
Burglary
$22,053
$13
Theft
$46,165
$26
Arson
$2,766
$2
Vandalism
$31,761
$18
Animal Cruelty
$689
$0
Drug Crimes
$31,400
$18
Identity Theft
$1,733
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$425,554
$242

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pinola, 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 Pinola totals $1,259,357 ($716 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,684,911 ($958 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 Pinola 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 Pinola’s 1,758 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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Pinola 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 Pinola residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9839
Robbery
0.0991
Rape
0.3685
Murder
0.0483
Total Violent Crime
1.500 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.071
Vehicle Theft
1.105
Burglary
1.383
Arson
0.0652
Total Property Crime
7.624 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0448
Drug Crimes
2.415
Vandalism
2.529
Identity Theft
0.1274
Animal Cruelty
0.0530
Total "Other" Rate
5.169 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
B+
A+
B
A-
A+
A-
A
A+
A
C-
A+
D
A
A+
A
B+
A+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pinola 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
A
C-
C-
A
A+
A+
D-
F
F
A
A-
A-
C
D+
D+
D
B-
B-
D
D-
D-
A-
A
A
B+
D
D
D
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Pinola 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 Pinola, MS average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pinola schools on SchoolGrade

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