Prentiss County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Prentiss County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 651 violent crimes and 1,517 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.2 per 100k residents, which is -36.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 313.8 per 100k, +91.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate313.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate280.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime67.2A651106.2-36.7%
Property Crime313.8F1517163.6+91.8%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A223.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A115.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A8722.3-100.0%
Burglary33.6D23924.0+39.9%
Larceny280.2F1186116.4+140.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A8722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Booneville Police Department

Booneville, MS