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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$332,382

Cost of Crime™ for Waldrup, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $661 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Waldrup ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Waldrup's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waldrup is 16.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waldrup Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waldrup varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 89 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Waldrup, MS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waldrup, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Waldrup for 2025 is $332,382. This translates to approximately $247 per resident and $661 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Waldrup. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Waldrup, MS:	$247
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waldrup is $247 per year, which is $217 less than the national average and $22 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waldrup:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $388 more than in Waldrup.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $123 less than in Waldrup

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waldrup	Cost per Waldrup Resident
Murder	$112,788	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,574	$25
Robbery	$7,068	$5
Assault	$34,030	$25
Kidnapping	$4,339	$3
Vehicle Theft	$12,439	$9
Burglary	$23,889	$18
Theft	$37,633	$28
Arson	$2,350	$2
Vandalism	$27,905	$21
Animal Cruelty	$497	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,751	$26
Identity Theft	$1,120	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$332,382	$247

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waldrup, 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 Waldrup totals $919,233 ($684 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,251,616 ($932 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 Waldrup 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 east 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 Waldrup’s 1,343 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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Waldrup 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 Waldrup residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8823
Robbery	0.1673
Rape	0.4123
Murder	0.0447
Total Violent Crime	1.507 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.411
Vehicle Theft	0.5981
Burglary	1.961
Arson	0.0725
Total Property Crime	8.042 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0533
Drug Crimes	3.498
Vandalism	2.908
Identity Theft	0.1077
Animal Cruelty	0.0500
Total "Other" Rate	6.618 (B-)

Individual Waldrup Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bay Springs, MS	B+	A	B+
Sylvarena, MS	A-	A+	A
Stringer, MS	A	A+	A
McNeal, MS	A-	A+	A-
Cohay, MS	A-	A+	A
Moss, MS	A-	A	A-
Montrose, MS	B+	A+	A-
Louin, MS	A	A+	A-
Summerland, MS	A+	A+	A+
Taylorsville, MS	B+	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waldrup 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
Luther, MI	B-	D+	D+
Jerusalem, GA	B+	A+	A+
Kellogg, IA	D+	D+	D+
Kendall, WI	B+	A	A
Kings Mountain, KY	C-	C+	C+
Knapp, WI	B+	B+	B+
Levering, MI	B	D+	D+
Loami, IL	A+	B	B
Lockwood, MO	D+	C-	C-
Jefferson, NY	D+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Waldrup 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 Waldrup, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Waldrup schools on SchoolGrade

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