Jefferson County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 134 violent crimes and 91 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 69.5 per 100k, 57.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate52.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.2 | A | 134 | 106.2 | -50.9% |
| Property Crime | 69.5 | A | 91 | 163.6 | -57.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 29 | 22.3 | -21.9% |
| Burglary | 17.4 | B | 24 | 24.0 | -27.6% |
| Larceny | 34.8 | A | 56 | 116.4 | -70.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 8 | 22.2 | -21.6% |