Mississippi County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mississippi County in AR is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,600 violent crimes and 4,439 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.5 per 100k residents, which is -16.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.4 per 100k, -41.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate88.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,600 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,271 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,439 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,256 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.5 | B | 4600 | 106.2 | -16.7% |
| Property Crime | 96.4 | A | 4439 | 163.6 | -41.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 39 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 100 | 3.5 | -62.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 90 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.3 | D | 1271 | 22.3 | +22.7% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 912 | 24.0 | -55.2% |
| Larceny | 85.7 | B | 3256 | 116.4 | -26.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 244 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blytheville Police Department
Blytheville, AR
Osceola Police Department
Osceola, AR
Leachville Police Department
Leachville, AR
Luxora Police Department
Luxora, AR
Gosnell Police Department
Gosnell, AR
Etowah Police Department
Etowah, AR