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Clay County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clay County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,436 violent crimes and 1,290 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 265.7 per 100k residents, which is +150.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 122.7 per 100k, -25.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate265.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,436 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate122.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,290 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate102.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime265.7F1436106.2+150.2%
Property Crime122.7B1290163.6-25.0%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape10.2F293.5+189.0%
Robbery0.0A255.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault61.3F27922.3+175.5%
Burglary20.4B23824.0-14.9%
Larceny102.2B964116.4-12.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A7422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

West Point Police Department

West Point, MS