Harrison County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harrison County in MS is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,465 violent crimes and 27,941 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.4 per 100k residents, which is 18.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 229.3 per 100k, 40.1% 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 Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,465 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate229.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,941 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,628 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate185.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,830 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,354 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.4 | C | 18465 | 106.2 | +18.1% |
| Property Crime | 229.3 | D | 27941 | 163.6 | +40.1% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 77 | 0.5 | +185.3% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 291 | 3.5 | -70.1% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 431 | 5.8 | -67.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 1246 | 22.3 | -70.0% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 4628 | 24.0 | +21.6% |
| Larceny | 185.1 | D | 20830 | 116.4 | +59.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 2354 | 22.2 | -39.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Biloxi Police Department
Biloxi, MS
Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport, MS
Long Beach Police Department
Long Beach, MS
Pass Christian Police Department
Pass Christian, MS
Department of Marine Resources
D'Iberville Police Department
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