Rankin County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rankin County in MS is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,757 violent crimes and 3,100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.1 per 100k, 62.7% 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 Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,757 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,100 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,377 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.4 | A | 1757 | 106.2 | -50.6% |
| Property Crime | 61.1 | A | 3100 | 163.6 | -62.7% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -61.8% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 94 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -69.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 250 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 437 | 24.0 | -81.4% |
| Larceny | 47.6 | A | 2377 | 116.4 | -59.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 273 | 22.2 | -60.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rankin County Sheriff's Office
Brandon Police Department
Brandon, MS
Flowood Police Department
Flowood, MS
Richland Police Department
Richland, MS
Florence Police Department
Florence, MS