Holmes County Crime & Safety

Holmes County has a total crime rate of 11.9 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (11.9 per 100K).

Holmes County has a safety score of 95/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #20 out of 82 counties in Mississippi for safety (1 = safest).

The county ranks among the safest in the state, staying far below the Mississippi average total crime rate of 978.4. Its 100.0 safety score exceeds the state average of 98.4 by a clear margin.

Data shows zero reported violent crimes per 100,000 residents, leaving property crime at 11.9 to represent the entire crime profile. This breakdown indicates an exceptionally quiet and safe environment for all residents.

Crime data for Holmes County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Holmes County has a safety score of 95/100, which is above the Mississippi average of 63/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.