Leflore County Crime & Safety
Leflore County, Mississippi
FBI UCRSafety Score
98/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Safe
Total Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
98/100
Higher = safer
State avg 63/100
State Safety Rank
#11
of 82 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore County Reporting and National Context
Leflore County reports a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100K, resulting in a theoretical safety score of 100.0. This figure is unusual compared to the national average of 2,385.5, suggesting limited data reporting.
Leflore's Ranking Within the State
While the state average safety score is 98.4, Leflore’s perfect ranking likely reflects incomplete data from its 4 reporting agencies. This lack of data makes direct state comparisons difficult for the 2022 cycle.
How Leflore Compares to Neighbors
Nearby counties typically report rates closer to the state average of 978.4, suggesting Leflore's current statistics are outliers. Local residents should rely on neighborhood-level reports until more comprehensive data becomes available.
Understanding the Reporting Gap
Both violent and property crime rates are currently listed as 0.0 due to reporting inconsistencies. In practical terms, this means local safety trends are not fully captured by these specific figures.
Prioritizing Personal Home Security
Data gaps underscore the importance of personal awareness and local community watch programs. Keeping homes secure remains a best practice even when official statistics are temporarily unavailable.
Crime Advisory: Leflore County
Safety Verdict
Leflore County has a safety score of 98/100, indicating a safe area with low overall crime (0.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 0.0 per 100K and property crime at 0.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, violent and property crime are more balanced.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 4 law enforcement agencies in Leflore County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Mississippi, total crime is 100% below the Mississippi average and its safety score is 35 points above the state mean.
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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.