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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$110,008

Cost of Crime™ for Refuge, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $763 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Refuge ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Refuge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Refuge is 23.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Refuge Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Refuge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Refuge, MS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Refuge, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Refuge for 2025 is $110,008. This translates to approximately $322 per resident and $763 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Refuge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Refuge, MS:	$322
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Refuge is $322 per year, which is $143 less than the national average and $52 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Refuge:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $314 more than in Refuge.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $198 less than in Refuge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Refuge	Cost per Refuge Resident
Murder	$35,090	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,361	$27
Robbery	$1,562	$5
Assault	$7,325	$21
Kidnapping	$1,607	$5
Vehicle Theft	$10,149	$30
Burglary	$5,536	$16
Theft	$14,480	$42
Arson	$549	$2
Vandalism	$6,896	$20
Animal Cruelty	$322	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,512	$48
Identity Theft	$617	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$110,008	$322

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Refuge, 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 Refuge totals $279,546 ($817 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $389,554 ($1,139 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 Refuge 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 Refuge’s 342 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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Refuge 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 Refuge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7458
Robbery	0.1452
Rape	0.4514
Murder	0.0546
Total Violent Crime	1.397 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.175
Vehicle Theft	1.916
Burglary	1.785
Arson	0.0665
Total Property Crime	11.94 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0775
Drug Crimes	6.527
Vandalism	2.823
Identity Theft	0.2332
Animal Cruelty	0.1275
Total "Other" Rate	9.788 (C-)

Individual Refuge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Swiftwater, MS	B+	A+	B
Shives, AR	D+	C-	D
Greenville, MS	D+	B-	D+
Wayside, MS	A	A+	A+
Luna, AR	D	D	D
Red Leaf, AR	D+	C-	D
Avon, MS	A	A+	A+
James, MS	A-	A+	A
Lake Village, AR	F	D-	F
Winterville, MS	B	A+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Refuge 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
Mount Jefferson, OH	B	C-	C-
Mollie, NC	C+	B	B
Montana Mines, WV	A+	B	B
Montpelier, IA	A-	A-	A-
Moon, VA	B-	B+	B+
Morgans Corners, NC	D+	C	C
Morrison, MO	D+	D+	D+
Morse, CA	D-	D	D
Mount Aukum, CA	D	D-	D-
Mount Hope, CT	B	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Refuge is less safe 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 Refuge, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Refuge schools on SchoolGrade

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