Harrison County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harrison County in MS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,485 violent crimes and 24,000 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.3 per 100k residents, which is +21.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 258.3 per 100k, +57.9% 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 DAnnual Rate129.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,485 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,096 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate258.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,000 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,956 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate208.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,192 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,753 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.3 | D | 14485 | 106.2 | +21.7% |
| Property Crime | 258.3 | D | 24000 | 163.6 | +57.9% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 63 | 0.5 | +242.3% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 231 | 3.5 | -64.1% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 387 | 5.8 | -60.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 1096 | 22.3 | -64.0% |
| Burglary | 33.2 | D | 3956 | 24.0 | +38.3% |
| Larceny | 208.9 | F | 18192 | 116.4 | +79.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.3 | A | 1753 | 22.2 | -35.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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D'Iberville Police Department
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