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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$864,413

Cost of Crime™ for Seminary, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $446 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Seminary ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Seminary's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Seminary is 11.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Seminary Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Seminary varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 73 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 99 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Seminary, MS see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Seminary, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Seminary for 2025 is $864,413. This translates to approximately $170 per resident and $446 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Seminary. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Seminary 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 Seminary:

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

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Seminary	Cost per Seminary Resident
Murder	$250,305	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$113,772	$22
Robbery	$13,594	$3
Assault	$82,090	$16
Kidnapping	$8,585	$2
Vehicle Theft	$39,987	$8
Burglary	$41,392	$8
Theft	$72,923	$14
Arson	$6,984	$1
Vandalism	$41,717	$8
Animal Cruelty	$3,121	$1
Drug Crimes	$183,167	$36
Identity Theft	$6,774	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$864,413	$170

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Seminary, 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 Seminary totals $2,229,056 ($439 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,093,468 ($609 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 Seminary 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 Seminary’s 5,081 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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Seminary 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 Seminary residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5626
Robbery	0.0851
Rape	0.3693
Murder	0.0262
Total Violent Crime	1.043 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.771
Vehicle Theft	0.5082
Burglary	0.8982
Arson	0.0569
Total Property Crime	4.235 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0279
Drug Crimes	4.874
Vandalism	1.149
Identity Theft	0.1723
Animal Cruelty	0.0830
Total "Other" Rate	6.306 (B)

Individual Seminary Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gandsi, MS	B	A+	B-
Sanford, MS	A+	A+	A+
Kola, MS	B+	A+	B
Rainey, MS	A	B-	A+
Lux, MS	B+	A-	A
Oak Bowery, MS	A+	A+	A+
Collins, MS	C+	A-	C
Williamsburg, MS	A-	A+	A+
Ora, MS	A-	A+	A-
Moselle, MS	A-	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Seminary 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
Holly Hill, SC	F	F	F
Whites Creek, TN	D-	F	F
Howard, PA	A+	A	A
Wilmer, TX	D	F	F
Homosassa, FL	B	C-	C-
Hominy, OK	D+	D+	D+
Windom, MN	C+	C+	C+
Homestead, PA	D	D-	D-
Homestead Meadows North, TX	D	D	D
Homerville, GA	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Seminary 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 Seminary, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Seminary schools on SchoolGrade

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