Sharkey County Crime & Safety

Sharkey 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).

Sharkey 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 #16 out of 82 counties in Mississippi for safety (1 = safest).

With a perfect 100.0 safety score, Sharkey County ranks at the top of the state’s safety list. It significantly exceeds the Mississippi average safety score of 98.4.

Two reporting agencies provide the data that results in zero recorded property or violent crimes. This indicates a high level of statistical safety, though residents should remain aware of data reporting limits.

Crime data for Sharkey 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.

Sharkey 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.