Lee County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,724 violent crimes and 8,618 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.0 per 100k residents, which is 13.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.6 per 100k, 32.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate121.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,724 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate216.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,618 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,372 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,384 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.0 | C | 6724 | 106.2 | +13.9% |
| Property Crime | 216.6 | D | 8618 | 163.6 | +32.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 190 | 3.5 | -74.9% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 136 | 5.8 | -39.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 572 | 22.3 | -60.8% |
| Burglary | 50.1 | F | 2372 | 24.0 | +108.5% |
| Larceny | 156.7 | D | 5384 | 116.4 | +34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 821 | 22.2 | -55.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Tupelo Police Department
Tupelo, MS
Guntown Police Department
Guntown, MS