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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.55 million

Cost of Crime™ for Purvis, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $472 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Purvis ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Purvis's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Purvis is 11.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Purvis Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Purvis varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 58 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 114 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Purvis, MS see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Purvis, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Purvis for 2025 is $2,552,841. This translates to approximately $170 per resident and $472 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Purvis. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Purvis, MS:	$170
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Purvis is $170 per year, which is $294 less than the national average and $99 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Purvis:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $465 more than in Purvis.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $46 less than in Purvis

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Purvis	Cost per Purvis Resident
Murder	$777,599	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$312,617	$21
Robbery	$34,854	$2
Assault	$190,202	$13
Kidnapping	$30,757	$2
Vehicle Theft	$82,589	$6
Burglary	$156,149	$10
Theft	$237,066	$16
Arson	$17,600	$1
Vandalism	$119,462	$8
Animal Cruelty	$8,209	$1
Drug Crimes	$561,067	$37
Identity Theft	$24,669	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,552,841	$170

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Purvis, 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 Purvis totals $6,707,441 ($447 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,260,282 ($617 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 Purvis 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 south 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 have the same problem. Of Purvis’s 15,014 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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Purvis 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 Purvis residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4411
Robbery	0.0738
Rape	0.3434
Murder	0.0276
Total Violent Crime	0.8859 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.049
Vehicle Theft	0.3552
Burglary	1.147
Arson	0.0485
Total Property Crime	4.599 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0338
Drug Crimes	5.052
Vandalism	1.114
Identity Theft	0.2123
Animal Cruelty	0.0739
Total "Other" Rate	6.486 (B)

Individual Purvis Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dixie, MS	A	A+	A+
Talowah, MS	A	A+	A
Hattiesburg, MS	B+	A+	B
Oloh, MS	A+	A+	A+
Dixie Pine, MS	A+	A+	A+
McLaurin, MS	A	A+	A+
Maybank, MS	C+	A+	C+
Pinebur, MS	A	A+	A+
Sumrall, MS	A+	A+	A+
McCallum, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Purvis 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
Chicago Ridge, IL	C-	C+	C+
Vidalia, GA	D	F	F
Victor, NY	A-	A-	A-
Verona, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Vernon, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Valley, AL	C-	D	D
Urbana, OH	C	C+	C+
Union, SC	D-	D-	D-
Union City, TN	D	D	D
Tenafly, NJ	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Purvis 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 Purvis, MS average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Purvis schools on SchoolGrade

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