The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rienzi, 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?

$619,383

Cost of Crime™ for Rienzi, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $519 per household.

More cost data

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Rienzi ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Rienzi's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rienzi is 15.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rienzi Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rienzi varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rienzi, MS see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rienzi, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Rienzi for 2025 is $619,383. This translates to approximately $191 per resident and $519 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Rienzi. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Rienzi, MS:	$191
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rienzi is $191 per year, which is $273 less than the national average and $78 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rienzi:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $444 more than in Rienzi.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $67 less than in Rienzi

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rienzi	Cost per Rienzi Resident
Murder	$149,260	$46
Rape/Sexual Assault	$75,872	$23
Robbery	$9,984	$3
Assault	$55,488	$17
Kidnapping	$10,194	$3
Vehicle Theft	$16,434	$5
Burglary	$53,439	$17
Theft	$85,585	$26
Arson	$4,554	$1
Vandalism	$37,879	$12
Animal Cruelty	$1,405	$0
Drug Crimes	$115,722	$36
Identity Theft	$3,569	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$619,383	$191

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rienzi, 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 Rienzi totals $1,370,634 ($424 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,990,017 ($615 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 Rienzi 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 central 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 Rienzi’s 3,235 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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Rienzi 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 Rienzi residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5973
Robbery	0.0981
Rape	0.3868
Murder	0.0246
Total Violent Crime	1.107 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.108
Vehicle Theft	0.3281
Burglary	1.821
Arson	0.0583
Total Property Crime	7.316 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0520
Drug Crimes	4.836
Vandalism	1.639
Identity Theft	0.1426
Animal Cruelty	0.0587
Total "Other" Rate	6.728 (B-)

Individual Rienzi Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thrasher, MS	B	A	B-
Pisgah, MS	A+	A+	A+
Indian Springs, MS	A+	A+	A+
Strickland, MS	A+	A+	A+
Booneville, MS	B	A+	B-
Jumpertown, MS	A+	A+	A+
Glen, MS	A+	A+	A
Kossuth, MS	A	A+	A+
Leedy, MS	A-	A+	A-
Osborne Creek, MS	B+	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rienzi 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
Gassville, AR	D	D-	D-
Anderson, MO	D	D	D
Elkhorn City, KY	C-	C+	C+
Luttrell, TN	D+	D+	D+
Muttontown, NY	A-	B+	B+
Mariemont, OH	C	A-	A-
Double Springs, AL	D+	C-	C-
Gasport, NY	A-	B-	B-
Birchwood, TN	B-	C	C
Billings, MO	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Rienzi 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 Rienzi, MS average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rienzi schools on SchoolGrade

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