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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$51,572

Cost of Crime™ for Zetus, MS

In 2025, crime will cost $590 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Zetus ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Zetus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Zetus is 14.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Zetus, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Zetus for 2025 is $51,572. This translates to approximately $219 per resident and $590 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Zetus. 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 Zetus Compared to Other Cities?

Zetus, MS:	$219
Fayette, MS:	$635
Gulf Hills, MS:	$124
Mississippi:	$270
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Zetus is $219 per year, which is $245 less than the national average and $50 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Zetus:

In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $416 more than in Zetus.
In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $95 less than in Zetus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Zetus	Cost per Zetus Resident
Murder	$18,087	$77
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,804	$25
Robbery	$894	$4
Assault	$3,003	$13
Kidnapping	$480	$2
Vehicle Theft	$3,807	$16
Burglary	$2,372	$10
Theft	$5,226	$22
Arson	$303	$1
Vandalism	$2,581	$11
Animal Cruelty	$114	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,452	$36
Identity Theft	$448	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$51,572	$219

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Zetus, 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 Zetus totals $148,656 ($633 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $200,227 ($852 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 Zetus 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 city has few 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 Zetus’s 235 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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Zetus 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 Zetus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4449
Robbery	0.1209
Rape	0.4073
Murder	0.0410
Total Violent Crime	1.014 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.294
Vehicle Theft	1.046
Burglary	1.113
Arson	0.0534
Total Property Crime	6.506 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0337
Drug Crimes	4.862
Vandalism	1.538
Identity Theft	0.2464
Animal Cruelty	0.0658
Total "Other" Rate	6.746 (B-)

Individual Zetus Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cobbs, MS	A-	A+	A
Brookhaven, MS	B	A-	B
Vaughn, MS	A+	A+	A+
West Lincoln, MS	A-	A+	B
Bogue Chitto, MS	A	A+	A
Lucien, MS	A-	A+	B+
New Sight, MS	A+	A+	A+
Caseyville, MS	A+	A+	A+
Fair Oak Springs, MS	A-	A+	A
Quentin, MS	A-	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Zetus 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
Anthonyville, AR	F	F	F
Austonio, TX	D-	D-	D-
Avery Island, LA	D+	D-	D-
Cuba, ND	D+	C-	C-
Bessville, MO	D+	D+	D+
Axtell, UT	F	D	D
Azalia, MI	B	B-	B-
Archer, IL	B	A-	A-
Arapahoe, CO	D-	D-	D-
South Woodville, ME	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Zetus 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 Zetus, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Zetus schools on SchoolGrade

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