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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$251,532

Cost of Crime™ for Red Lick, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,540 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Red Lick ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Red Lick's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Lick is 46.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Red Lick Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Red Lick varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Red Lick, MS see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Lick, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Red Lick for 2025 is $251,532. This translates to approximately $673 per resident and $1,540 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Red Lick. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Lick Compared to Other Cities?

Red Lick, MS:	$673
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Lick is $673 per year, which is $208 more than the national average and $403 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Lick:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $37 less than in Red Lick.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $548 less than in Red Lick

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Red Lick	Cost per Red Lick Resident
Murder	$95,914	$256
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,424	$17
Robbery	$3,052	$8
Assault	$28,088	$75
Kidnapping	$2,789	$7
Vehicle Theft	$12,835	$34
Burglary	$21,222	$57
Theft	$31,915	$85
Arson	$722	$2
Vandalism	$27,168	$73
Animal Cruelty	$266	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,526	$52
Identity Theft	$1,613	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$251,532	$673

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Lick, 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 Red Lick totals $673,302 ($1,800 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $924,834 ($2,473 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 Red Lick 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 Red Lick’s 374 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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Red Lick 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 Red Lick residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.615
Robbery	0.2594
Rape	0.2833
Murder	0.1365
Total Violent Crime	3.294 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.48
Vehicle Theft	2.216
Burglary	6.256
Arson	0.0800
Total Property Crime	25.03 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1230
Drug Crimes	7.058
Vandalism	10.17
Identity Theft	0.5573
Animal Cruelty	0.0960
Total "Other" Rate	18.00 (F)

Individual Red Lick Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harriston, MS	D-	C-	D-
Fayette, MS	D-	D+	D-
Pattison, MS	C	B-	C
Russum, MS	D-	C-	D-
Lorman, MS	D	D+	D
Peyton, MS	B-	B	B-
McNair, MS	D	C-	D
Perth, MS	D+	B+	C-
Rodney, MS	D-	C-	D
Stampley, MS	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Lick 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
Parkwood, NC	C+	B-	B-
North Omak, WA	D	B-	B-
North Westminster, VT	B+	B	B
Obeeville, KS	B	C+	C+
Ochwalkee, GA	D+	D+	D+
Odd Fellows Hall, TN	D-	D	D
Ojibwa, WI	C+	D+	D+
Old Washington, OH	D+	B-	B-
Oldwick, NJ	B+	B+	B+
Park Center, CO	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Red Lick 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 Red Lick, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 12% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Red Lick schools on SchoolGrade

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