Pearl River County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pearl River County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 576 violent crimes and 913 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.8 per 100k residents, which is -9.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.7 per 100k, +12.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.8 | C | 576 | 106.2 | -9.8% |
| Property Crime | 184.7 | C | 913 | 163.6 | +12.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 43.2 | F | 150 | 24.0 | +79.8% |
| Larceny | 133.0 | C | 686 | 116.4 | +14.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 75 | 22.2 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Picayune Police Department
Picayune, MS
Poplarville Police Department
Poplarville, MS