Lee County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,667 violent crimes and 6,380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.2 per 100k residents, which is +16.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 282.3 per 100k, +72.6% 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 Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,667 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate282.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,380 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,784 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate208.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,022 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.2 | C | 4667 | 106.2 | +16.9% |
| Property Crime | 282.3 | F | 6380 | 163.6 | +72.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 122 | 3.5 | -62.4% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 116 | 5.8 | -8.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 367 | 22.3 | -94.0% |
| Burglary | 60.4 | F | 1784 | 24.0 | +151.6% |
| Larceny | 208.6 | F | 4022 | 116.4 | +79.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 559 | 22.2 | -40.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tupelo Police Department
Tupelo, MS
Guntown Police Department
Guntown, MS