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Covington County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Covington County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 284 violent crimes and 441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2.3 per 100k residents, which is 97.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.9 per 100k, 20.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate130.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate119.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime2.3A284106.2-97.9%
Property Crime130.9B441163.6-20.0%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A93.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5322.3-100.0%
Burglary6.8A9224.0-71.5%
Larceny119.5C270116.4+2.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.6A7422.2-79.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Covington County Sheriff's Office

Collins Police Department

Collins, MS

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