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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$275,897

Cost of Crime™ for Poplar Springs, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,341 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Poplar Springs ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Poplar Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poplar Springs is 36.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Poplar Springs Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Poplar Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Poplar Springs, MS see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Poplar Springs, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Poplar Springs for 2025 is $275,897. This translates to approximately $506 per resident and $1,341 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Poplar Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Poplar Springs, MS:	$506
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poplar Springs is $506 per year, which is $42 more than the national average and $237 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poplar Springs:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $129 more than in Poplar Springs.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $382 less than in Poplar Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poplar Springs	Cost per Poplar Springs Resident
Murder	$98,181	$180
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,385	$23
Robbery	$3,085	$6
Assault	$30,626	$56
Kidnapping	$3,223	$6
Vehicle Theft	$14,049	$26
Burglary	$18,167	$33
Theft	$42,694	$78
Arson	$1,016	$2
Vandalism	$28,264	$52
Animal Cruelty	$418	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,461	$41
Identity Theft	$1,327	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$275,897	$506

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poplar Springs, 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 Springs totals $717,584 ($1,317 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $993,480 ($1,823 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 Springs 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 Springs’s 545 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 Springs 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 Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.957
Robbery	0.1800
Rape	0.3748
Murder	0.0959
Total Violent Crime	2.607 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.13
Vehicle Theft	1.665
Burglary	3.675
Arson	0.0772
Total Property Crime	20.54 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0975
Drug Crimes	5.572
Vandalism	7.259
Identity Theft	0.3147
Animal Cruelty	0.1036
Total "Other" Rate	13.35 (D)

Individual Poplar Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West, MS	D+	A-	D+
Wiltshire, MS	A-	A+	A
Vaiden, MS	C	B+	C+
Coila, MS	A+	A+	A+
Lexington, MS	D-	C	D-
Possumneck, MS	A	A+	A-
Emory, MS	D	C+	D
Carmack, MS	A	A+	A-
Cruger, MS	F	C	F
Gwin, MS	D-	B-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poplar Springs is higher 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
Wood, IA	A-	C+	C+
Birch River, WV	B	D	D
Blandville, KY	B+	A	A
Blantons, VA	C+	C	C
Bleakwood, TX	D-	D-	D-
Blomkest, MN	A	C-	C-
Briar, TX	B	B	B
Buffington, PA	A-	A-	A-
Cecil-Bishop, PA	A+	A+	A+
Wiswell, KY	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs, MS average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Poplar Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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