Brandon, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brandon Police Department serves the city of Brandon, MS in Rankin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 482 violent crimes and 800 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.2 per 100k, 81.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents800 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.8 | A | 482 | 106.2 | -59.7% |
| Property Crime | 31.2 | A | 800 | 163.6 | -81.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -82.5% |
| Burglary | 3.9 | A | 142 | 24.0 | -83.8% |
| Larceny | 15.6 | A | 575 | 116.4 | -86.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -47.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood | 0 miles | D 149.8 | D 252.8 | Violent: 249.7% higher Property: 711.4% higher |
| Florence | 0 miles | A 42.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Richland | 13 miles | A 54.2 | A 54.2 | Violent: 26.6% higher Property: 74.1% higher |
| Jackson | 14 miles | D 158.6 | F 426.2 | Violent: 270.2% higher Property: 1267.8% higher |
| Clinton | 23 miles | A 64.1 | B 113.1 | Violent: 49.6% higher Property: 263.1% higher |