Jackson County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,531 violent crimes and 9,529 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.4 per 100k residents, which is +17.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 239.0 per 100k, +46.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate124.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,531 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate239.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,529 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate183.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,508 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.4 | C | 5531 | 106.2 | +17.1% |
| Property Crime | 239.0 | D | 9529 | 163.6 | +46.1% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 25 | 0.5 | +190.9% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -50.3% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 115 | 5.8 | -73.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 429 | 22.3 | -29.1% |
| Burglary | 33.3 | D | 1210 | 24.0 | +38.7% |
| Larceny | 183.7 | D | 7508 | 116.4 | +57.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.3 | C | 766 | 22.2 | -8.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ocean Springs Police Department
Ocean Springs, MS
Pascagoula Police Department
Pascagoula, MS
Gautier Police Department
Gautier, MS