Prentiss County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Prentiss County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,139 violent crimes and 1,896 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.0 per 100k residents, which is 18.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 178.2 per 100k, 8.9% 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 BAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,139 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,896 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,424 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.0 | B | 1139 | 106.2 | -18.1% |
| Property Crime | 178.2 | C | 1896 | 163.6 | +8.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 33 | 3.5 | +0.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 143 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 20.4 | B | 334 | 24.0 | -15.2% |
| Larceny | 157.9 | D | 1424 | 116.4 | +35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Prentiss County Sheriff's Office
Booneville Police Department
Booneville, MS