Monroe County Crime & Safety
Monroe County, Mississippi
FBI UCRSafety Score
49/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Average
Total Crime Rate
1147.2
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
125.8
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1021.4
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
49/100
Higher = safer
State avg 63/100
State Safety Rank
#53
of 82 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Monroe County, Mississippi
Monroe County's Safety Profile
Monroe County maintains a safety score of 98.2, keeping it in line with positive national safety trends. The total crime rate of 1,147.2 per 100K is less than half the national average of 2,385.5.
Monroe vs. Mississippi Safety Trends
The county’s safety score is just slightly below the Mississippi average of 98.4. Its total crime rate of 1,147.2 is marginally higher than the statewide average of 978.4.
Neighbor Comparison: Lee and Lowndes
Monroe sees less crime than neighboring Lee County, which has a rate of 2,750.1. However, it is busier than nearby Lowndes County, which sits lower at 784.0.
The Local Crime Breakdown
Property crime is the main concern at 1,021.4 per 100K, while violent crime is very low at 125.8. Residents are much more likely to encounter theft than any form of violent offense.
Home Security Tips for Monroe
Since property crime accounts for nearly 90% of local incidents, securing your home's exterior is vital. Simple deterrents like motion-activated lights and visible security signs are highly effective.
Crime Advisory: Monroe County
Safety Verdict
Monroe County has a safety score of 49/100, indicating a moderately safe area with moderate overall crime (1147.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 125.8 per 100K and property crime at 1021.4 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 4 law enforcement agencies in Monroe County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Mississippi, total crime is 17% above the Mississippi average and its safety score is 14 points below 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.