Jones County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jones County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,505 violent crimes and 4,153 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.3 per 100k residents, which is -21.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 233.1 per 100k, +42.5% above 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 BAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,505 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate233.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,153 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,790 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.3 | B | 3505 | 106.2 | -21.6% |
| Property Crime | 233.1 | D | 4153 | 163.6 | +42.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 78 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 508 | 22.3 | -49.3% |
| Burglary | 102.3 | F | 1032 | 24.0 | +325.9% |
| Larceny | 121.0 | C | 2790 | 116.4 | +4.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 306 | 22.2 | -55.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ellisville Police Department
Ellisville, MS
Laurel Police Department
Laurel, MS
Sandersville Police Department
Sandersville, MS