Hinds County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hinds County in MS is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,240 violent crimes and 2,649 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.5 per 100k residents, which is -48.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.7 per 100k, -48.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,240 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,649 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.5 | A | 1240 | 106.2 | -48.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.7 | A | 2649 | 163.6 | -48.2% |
| Homicide | -0.2 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -137.5% |
| Rape | -0.2 | A | 35 | 3.5 | -105.7% |
| Robbery | -0.2 | A | 54 | 5.8 | -103.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.8 | B | 160 | 22.3 | -11.0% |
| Burglary | 5.2 | A | 236 | 24.0 | -78.5% |
| Larceny | 73.1 | A | 2146 | 116.4 | -37.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 256 | 22.2 | -79.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Raymond Police Department
Raymond, MS
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, MS
Edwards Police Department
Edwards, MS
Reservoir Police Department
Reservoir, MS
Byram Police Department
Byram, MS