Bolivar County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bolivar County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,475 violent crimes and 3,470 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 222.9 per 100k residents, which is 109.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 161.3 per 100k, 1.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate222.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,475 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,470 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents526 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate104.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,560 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 222.9 | F | 2475 | 106.2 | +109.9% |
| Property Crime | 161.3 | C | 3470 | 163.6 | -1.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 40 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 65 | 5.8 | -16.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.0 | F | 461 | 22.3 | +97.7% |
| Burglary | 39.1 | F | 526 | 24.0 | +62.9% |
| Larceny | 104.5 | B | 2560 | 116.4 | -10.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.6 | B | 357 | 22.2 | -20.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bolivar County Sheriff's Office
Cleveland Police Department
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