Lincoln County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,110 violent crimes and 3,252 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.1 per 100k, 32.7% 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 Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,252 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,291 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,615 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 1110 | 106.2 | -57.3% |
| Property Crime | 110.1 | B | 3252 | 163.6 | -32.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.5 | F | 61 | 3.5 | +83.2% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 70 | 5.8 | -25.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 259 | 22.3 | -61.2% |
| Burglary | 45.3 | F | 1291 | 24.0 | +88.6% |
| Larceny | 51.8 | A | 1615 | 116.4 | -55.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.0 | A | 330 | 22.2 | -41.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Brookhaven Police Department
Brookhaven, MS