Leake County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Leake County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 508 violent crimes and 542 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.7 per 100k, 77.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (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 | 42.8 | A | 508 | 106.2 | -59.7% |
| Property Crime | 36.7 | A | 542 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 153 | 22.3 | -45.1% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 184 | 24.0 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 18.3 | A | 286 | 116.4 | -84.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 62 | 22.2 | -100.0% |