Lamar County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lamar County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,296 violent crimes and 2,665 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.1 per 100k residents, which is 67.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.3 per 100k, 27.7% below 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 AAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,296 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,665 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,045 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,340 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.1 | A | 1296 | 106.2 | -67.9% |
| Property Crime | 118.3 | B | 2665 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 15 | 0.5 | +131.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 57 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -89.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 198 | 22.3 | -83.4% |
| Burglary | 52.5 | F | 1045 | 24.0 | +118.5% |
| Larceny | 63.9 | A | 1340 | 116.4 | -45.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.2 | A | 269 | 22.2 | -94.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
Purvis Police Department
Purvis, MS