Lafayette County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafayette County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,119 violent crimes and 3,432 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.1 per 100k residents, which is 17.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.4 per 100k, 36.2% 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 BAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,119 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,432 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,845 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.1 | B | 3119 | 106.2 | -17.1% |
| Property Crime | 104.4 | A | 3432 | 163.6 | -36.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 136 | 3.5 | -10.9% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -68.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 146 | 22.3 | -92.9% |
| Burglary | 12.4 | A | 476 | 24.0 | -48.2% |
| Larceny | 91.9 | B | 2845 | 116.4 | -21.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 108 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, MS