Desoto County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Desoto County in MS is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,703 violent crimes and 17,286 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.1 per 100k, 27.2% below 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 BAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,703 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents989 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,286 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,957 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,039 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,241 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.6 | B | 10703 | 106.2 | -27.9% |
| Property Crime | 119.1 | B | 17286 | 163.6 | -27.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 50 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 241 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 3.4 | A | 281 | 5.8 | -41.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 989 | 22.3 | -53.8% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 1957 | 24.0 | -56.5% |
| Larceny | 91.3 | B | 13039 | 116.4 | -21.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 2241 | 22.2 | -23.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Desoto County Sheriff's Office
Southaven Police Department
Southaven, MS
Olive Branch Police Department
Olive Branch, MS
Horn Lake Police Department
Horn Lake, MS