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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rolling Fork, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,587 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rolling Fork is 46.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rolling Fork Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rolling Fork varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Rolling Fork, MS see the most incidents - about 41 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rolling Fork, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Rolling Fork for 2025 is $1,150,142. This translates to approximately $585 per resident and $1,587 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Rolling Fork. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rolling Fork Compared to Other Cities?

Rolling Fork, MS:	$585
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rolling Fork is $585 per year, which is $121 more than the national average and $316 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rolling Fork:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $50 more than in Rolling Fork.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $461 less than in Rolling Fork

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rolling Fork	Cost per Rolling Fork Resident
Murder	$371,487	$189
Rape/Sexual Assault	$41,683	$21
Robbery	$19,958	$10
Assault	$129,640	$66
Kidnapping	$10,748	$5
Vehicle Theft	$78,667	$40
Burglary	$65,401	$33
Theft	$229,343	$117
Arson	$3,701	$2
Vandalism	$107,775	$55
Animal Cruelty	$1,596	$1
Drug Crimes	$82,979	$42
Identity Theft	$7,166	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,150,142	$585

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rolling Fork, 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 Rolling Fork totals $2,698,949 ($1,374 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,849,092 ($1,959 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 Rolling Fork 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 northeast 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 Rolling Fork’s 1,965 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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Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.297
Robbery	0.3229
Rape	0.3499
Murder	0.1006
Total Violent Crime	3.071 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.54
Vehicle Theft	2.585
Burglary	3.670
Arson	0.0780
Total Property Crime	28.87 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0902
Drug Crimes	5.709
Vandalism	7.677
Identity Theft	0.4712
Animal Cruelty	0.1098
Total "Other" Rate	14.06 (D)

Individual Rolling Fork Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Egremont, MS	D	B-	D
Lorenzen, MS	C-	B	D+
Nitta Yuma, MS	D	B-	D-
Anguilla, MS	C	B-	C-
Richey, MS	D+	B-	D+
Cary, MS	D	B-	D
Grace, MS	C	B+	C
Mayersville, MS	C-	B	C
Holly Bluff, MS	D+	B+	D
Spanish Fort, MS	D	B-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rolling Fork 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
Buchanan Dam, TX	C	C+	C+
Fleming, GA	A-	B	B
Dayton, PA	A	A	A
Cooleemee, NC	D	C+	C+
Collinwood, TN	D-	D	D
Garrison, ND	C-	B	B
Cleveland, NY	B+	D+	D+
Chualar, CA	D+	F	F
Chaplin, CT	B	A	A
Briarcliff, TX	C	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Rolling Fork 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 Rolling Fork, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rolling Fork schools on SchoolGrade

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