38611, MS Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 38611

The map below shows theft per 1,000 38611 residents.

 

38611, MS Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
B+
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A crime occurs every 1 day 16 hours (on average) in 38611.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 38611 in green. The most dangerous areas in 38611 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 38611, MS Safe?

The A grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 38611 is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of zip codes are safer and 92% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 38611's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 38611 is 3.830 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 38611 generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 38611 may be as high as 1 in 172 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 423 in the northwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of 38611, MS: about 12 per year. The northwest part of 38611 has fewer cases of theft with only 2 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 38611, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the west part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 38611 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 38611 has 0, 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 38611 has 0, have the same problem. Of 38611’s 17,320 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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38611 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 38611 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5044
Robbery
0.1154
Rape
0.4298
Murder
0.0337
Total Violent Crime
1.083 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.830
Vehicle Theft
0.9882
Burglary
1.460
Arson
0.0563
Total Property Crime
6.335 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0413
Drug Crimes
3.116
Vandalism
1.661
Identity Theft
0.1441
Animal Cruelty
0.0557
Total "Other" Rate
5.017 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 38611 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 38611.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B-
B+
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A-
A
B+
A
B
B+
A+
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

38611 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
B
A
A
B-
A-
A+
A+
B
B+
A-
A-
C
A
A+
A+
B
B
B
B
C-
D-
D+
D+
F
A+
A
A
A
D-
C-
C-
D-
C+
B+
B+
C-
F
F
F
F

Considering only the theft rate, 38611 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 38611, MS average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 38611 schools on SchoolGrade

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