Mississippi Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 82 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
149.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
829.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
63/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Mississippi
National Context
Mississippi Reports Significantly Lower Crime than U.S. Average
Mississippi records an average total crime rate of 978.4 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national average of 2,385.5. This low frequency of reported incidents places the state on the safer end of the national spectrum.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crime Drives Majority of Incidents
Property crime dominates the state's safety landscape at 829.2 per 100,000 residents, while violent crime remains much lower at 149.2. Both categories sit well below national benchmarks, where property crime typically exceeds 2,000 incidents per 100,000.
Safest Counties
Three Counties Report Zero Total Crimes
Adams, Benton, and Carroll Counties distinguish themselves with total crime rates of 0.0 per 100,000 residents. These areas represent the peak of safety in the state, reporting zero violent or property-related incidents in the current data cycle.
Crime Hotspots
Tunica and Forrest Lead State in Crime Frequency
Tunica County records the highest total crime rate at 5,773.0 per 100,000, followed by Forrest County at 3,490.9 and Harrison County at 3,213.9. While these rates exceed the state average, they are heavily influenced by high property crime volumes in specific commercial or transit hubs.
The Takeaway
A Statistically Safe State for Residents
Mississippi offers a generally safe environment with a total crime rate 59% lower than the national average. Prospective movers should feel confident in the state's overall safety while remaining mindful of localized activity in higher-density counties like Tunica.
Safest Counties
All Mississippi Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.