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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wesson, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $603 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Wesson ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Wesson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wesson is 13.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wesson Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wesson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 101 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Wesson, MS see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wesson, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Wesson for 2025 is $1,230,039. This translates to approximately $206 per resident and $603 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Wesson. 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): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Wesson, MS:	$206
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wesson is $206 per year, which is $259 less than the national average and $64 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wesson:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $430 more than in Wesson.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $82 less than in Wesson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wesson	Cost per Wesson Resident
Murder	$368,219	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$116,981	$20
Robbery	$16,584	$3
Assault	$133,032	$22
Kidnapping	$18,789	$3
Vehicle Theft	$88,758	$15
Burglary	$84,127	$14
Theft	$115,993	$19
Arson	$9,041	$2
Vandalism	$90,293	$15
Animal Cruelty	$3,799	$1
Drug Crimes	$171,508	$29
Identity Theft	$12,916	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,230,039	$206

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wesson, 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 Wesson totals $3,037,964 ($508 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,268,003 ($714 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 Wesson 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, of which Wesson has 1, have the same problem. Of Wesson’s 5,981 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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Wesson 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 Wesson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7745
Robbery	0.0881
Rape	0.3226
Murder	0.0328
Total Violent Crime	1.218 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.745
Vehicle Theft	0.9583
Burglary	1.551
Arson	0.0626
Total Property Crime	6.316 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0518
Drug Crimes	3.877
Vandalism	2.113
Identity Theft	0.2790
Animal Cruelty	0.0859
Total "Other" Rate	6.407 (B)

Individual Wesson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beauregard, MS	A-	A+	A
New Sight, MS	A+	A+	A+
Martinsville, MS	C+	B+	C-
Glancy, MS	A	A+	A+
Stronghope, MS	B+	A+	B
Vaughn, MS	A+	A+	A+
Hazlehurst, MS	C	B-	C-
Sontag, MS	B	A+	C+
Shady Grove, MS	B	A-	B
Caseyville, MS	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wesson 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
Denmark, WI	B	B+	B+
Cropwell, AL	C-	C	C
Croswell, MI	A-	C+	C+
Culleoka, TN	C	D+	D+
Cumberland, IN	B+	B+	B+
Cutler, CA	D+	D-	D-
Dearing, GA	B	C	C
Deer Park, IL	B	A	A
Delmont, PA	A-	A-	A-
Creve Coeur, IL	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Wesson 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 Wesson, MS average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Wesson schools on SchoolGrade

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