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Lafayette County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lafayette County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,411 violent crimes and 2,614 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.6 per 100k residents, which is +15.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.9 per 100k, +4.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 C
Annual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,411 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate170.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,614 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate152.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,268 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime122.6C2411106.2+15.4%
Property Crime170.9C2614163.6+4.5%
Homicide0.0A50.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A953.5-100.0%
Robbery3.7A265.8-36.2%
Aggravated Assault0.0A8322.3-100.0%
Burglary18.6B28524.0-22.7%
Larceny152.3D2268116.4+30.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Oxford Police Department

Oxford, MS