Monroe County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,290 violent crimes and 1,606 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.7 per 100k residents, which is 30.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.8 per 100k, 46.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,290 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,606 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,059 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.7 | B | 1290 | 106.2 | -30.6% |
| Property Crime | 87.8 | A | 1606 | 163.6 | -46.3% |
| Homicide | 10.4 | F | 6 | 0.5 | +1858.1% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -73.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 200 | 22.3 | -93.1% |
| Burglary | 35.3 | D | 397 | 24.0 | +46.9% |
| Larceny | 37.4 | A | 1059 | 116.4 | -67.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 139 | 22.2 | -32.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Amory Police Department
Amory, MS