Prentiss, MS Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Prentiss 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.

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is lower than that of the average US city. Prentiss ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Prentiss's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The violent crime rate in Prentiss is 2.110 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Prentiss residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Prentiss varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 268 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 716 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Prentiss, MS see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Prentiss, MS

The total projected cost of crime in Prentiss for 2025 is $984,705. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $552 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Prentiss. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 37.4%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 49.7%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Prentiss is $236 per year, which is $22 less than the national average and $91 more than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Prentiss:

• In Fayette, MS, crime costs $328 per person, which is $92 more than in Prentiss.
• In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $59 per person, which is $178 less than in Prentiss

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Prentiss	Cost per Prentiss Resident
Murder	$686,976	$165
Rape/Sexual Assault	$101,666	$24
Robbery	$27,232	$7
Assault	$168,832	$41
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$984,705	$236

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Prentiss, 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 Prentiss totals $5,085,059 ($1,221 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,069,764 ($1,457 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Prentiss violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Prentiss’s 4,165 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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Prentiss Crime Breakdown

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

Prentiss Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Prentiss residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.411
Robbery	0.2079
Rape	0.4026
Murder	0.0878
Total Violent Crime	2.110 (B+)

Individual Prentiss Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mount Carmel, MS	B+	A	B+
Silver Creek, MS	B+	A	B
New Hebron, MS	B+	A+	B
Carson, MS	B	A+	B-
Terrell, MS	B+	A	B+
McRaney, MS	C+	A	C-
Shivers, MS	A+	A+	A+
Wanilla, MS	B-	A+	C
Rosella, MS	A	A+	A+
Monticello, MS	B-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Prentiss is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent 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
Avenue B and C, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Moorefield, WV	B-	C	C
Ragley, LA	A	B	B
Jefferson, SC	D-	C-	C-
Spring Valley, TX	B	A	A
East Palatka, FL	A	B-	B-
Westfield, NY	C	C	C
Colorado City, AZ	D+	D	D
Charlotte Hall, MD	C+	B-	B-
Chapmansboro, TN	B-	C	C

Considering only the violent crime rate, Prentiss is less safe than the Mississippi state average and safer than the national average.

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