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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$133,131

Cost of Crime™ for Poplar Creek, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $713 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Poplar Creek ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Poplar Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poplar Creek is 16.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Poplar Creek Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Poplar Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 83 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Poplar Creek, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Poplar Creek for 2025 is $133,131. This translates to approximately $289 per resident and $713 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Poplar Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Poplar Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Poplar Creek, MS:	$289
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poplar Creek is $289 per year, which is $175 less than the national average and $19 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poplar Creek:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $347 more than in Poplar Creek.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $165 less than in Poplar Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poplar Creek	Cost per Poplar Creek Resident
Murder	$54,889	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,949	$22
Robbery	$2,515	$5
Assault	$13,880	$30
Kidnapping	$1,783	$4
Vehicle Theft	$7,002	$15
Burglary	$9,217	$20
Theft	$11,327	$25
Arson	$884	$2
Vandalism	$10,264	$22
Animal Cruelty	$303	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,549	$23
Identity Theft	$570	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$133,131	$289

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poplar Creek, 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 Poplar Creek totals $415,378 ($901 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $548,509 ($1,190 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 Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek’s 461 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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Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.048
Robbery	0.1734
Rape	0.3559
Murder	0.0634
Total Violent Crime	1.641 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.744
Vehicle Theft	0.9809
Burglary	2.204
Arson	0.0794
Total Property Crime	8.009 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0638
Drug Crimes	3.094
Vandalism	3.117
Identity Theft	0.1598
Animal Cruelty	0.0889
Total "Other" Rate	6.523 (B)

Individual Poplar Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
French Camp, MS	A-	A+	A
Kilmichael, MS	B+	A	A-
Carmack, MS	A	A+	A-
Stewart, MS	B-	A-	B-
Vaiden, MS	C	B+	C+
Weir, MS	A-	A+	A-
Winona, MS	C	A	C
Grady, MS	B	A-	B
Chester, MS	A	A+	A-
West, MS	D+	A-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poplar Creek 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
Captolo, GA	B+	A	A
Vincent, IA	C	C+	C+
Vidrine, LA	C-	D	D
Unionville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Unionville, MD	D+	C+	C+
Umapine, OR	A-	A-	A-
Trumbull, NE	C+	B-	B-
Totz, KY	C-	C+	C+
Clear Springs, MO	D-	D-	D-
Castine, OH	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek, MS average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Poplar Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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