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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$795,488

Cost of Crime™ for Shaw, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $1,068 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Shaw ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Shaw's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shaw is 27.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shaw Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shaw varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Shaw, MS see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shaw, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Shaw for 2025 is $795,488. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $1,068 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Shaw. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Shaw, MS:	$443
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shaw is $443 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $174 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shaw:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $192 more than in Shaw.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $319 less than in Shaw

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shaw	Cost per Shaw Resident
Murder	$291,221	$162
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,830	$23
Robbery	$10,874	$6
Assault	$117,075	$65
Kidnapping	$11,699	$7
Vehicle Theft	$60,713	$34
Burglary	$49,585	$28
Theft	$83,150	$46
Arson	$2,946	$2
Vandalism	$79,523	$44
Animal Cruelty	$1,142	$1
Drug Crimes	$43,905	$24
Identity Theft	$2,826	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$795,488	$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shaw, 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 Shaw totals $2,155,920 ($1,202 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,951,408 ($1,645 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 Shaw 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 southwest 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 Shaw’s 1,794 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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Shaw 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 Shaw residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.272
Robbery	0.1927
Rape	0.3754
Murder	0.0864
Total Violent Crime	2.927 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.949
Vehicle Theft	2.185
Burglary	3.047
Arson	0.0680
Total Property Crime	14.25 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1076
Drug Crimes	3.309
Vandalism	6.205
Identity Theft	0.2035
Animal Cruelty	0.0860
Total "Other" Rate	9.910 (C-)

Individual Shaw Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
O'reilly, MS	B-	A-	C+
Fairview, MS	D+	B-	D+
Litton, MS	C-	B	C-
Helm, MS	B-	A+	B-
Skene, MS	C+	A-	C
Boyer, MS	C	A-	C-
Steiner, MS	D+	C	D
Longshot, MS	C-	B+	D+
Heads, MS	B-	A+	B-
Heathman, MS	C	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shaw 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
Bethany Beach, DE	F	D-	D-
Coltman, ID	B+	B	B
Concho, AZ	F	F	F
Deming, WA	F	D-	D-
Mayer, AZ	D+	D+	D+
Taylor Ridge, IL	A	A	A
Bunn, NC	C+	D+	D+
Bull Shoals, AR	D+	D-	D-
Wappapello, MO	D	D-	D-
Wellington, TX	F	D-	D-

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

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