Humphreys County Crime & Safety

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

Humphreys County has a safety score of 98/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #6 out of 82 counties in Mississippi for safety (1 = safest).

With a crime rate of 0.0, Humphreys County sits at the peak of Mississippi's safety rankings. This performance puts it well ahead of the state's average safety score of 98.4.

Two reporting agencies show 0.0 violent crimes and 0.0 property crimes per 100,000 residents. While this suggests an incredibly safe environment, consistent local reporting remains essential to the full statistical picture.

Crime data for Humphreys 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.

Humphreys County has a safety score of 98/100, 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.