Oktibbeha County Crime & Safety

Oktibbeha County has a total crime rate of 2062.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (210.2 per 100K) and property crimes (1852.6 per 100K).

Oktibbeha County has a safety score of 21/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #69 out of 82 counties in Mississippi for safety (1 = safest).

The county falls below the Mississippi state average safety score of 98.4 and the average crime rate of 978.4. Four reporting agencies track these incidents, providing a clear picture of local challenges.

Property crime dominates the local landscape at 1,852.6 per 100K, while violent crime remains lower at 210.2. This means theft and burglary are much more common concerns for residents than physical violence.

Crime data for Oktibbeha 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.

Oktibbeha County has a safety score of 21/100, which is below the Mississippi average of 63/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.