Rankin County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rankin County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,399 violent crimes and 2,363 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.2 per 100k residents, which is -32.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.6 per 100k, -48.3% 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 BAnnual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,399 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,363 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,842 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.2 | B | 1399 | 106.2 | -32.0% |
| Property Crime | 84.6 | A | 2363 | 163.6 | -48.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -59.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 164 | 22.3 | -72.1% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 323 | 24.0 | -72.1% |
| Larceny | 65.6 | A | 1842 | 116.4 | -43.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 191 | 22.2 | -44.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brandon Police Department
Brandon, MS
Flowood Police Department
Flowood, MS
Richland Police Department
Richland, MS
Florence Police Department
Florence, MS