Desoto County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Desoto County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,899 violent crimes and 15,744 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.0 per 100k residents, which is -1.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 181.3 per 100k, +10.8% above 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 CAnnual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,899 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,744 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,686 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,052 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,967 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.0 | C | 8899 | 106.2 | -1.1% |
| Property Crime | 181.3 | C | 15744 | 163.6 | +10.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 45 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 177 | 3.5 | -23.7% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 260 | 5.8 | -2.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 853 | 22.3 | -26.4% |
| Burglary | 16.7 | B | 1686 | 24.0 | -30.6% |
| Larceny | 142.4 | D | 12052 | 116.4 | +22.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.2 | C | 1967 | 22.2 | +0.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Southaven Police Department
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Olive Branch Police Department
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Horn Lake Police Department
Horn Lake, MS