Scott County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scott County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 429 violent crimes and 858 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.9 per 100k residents, which is +35.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 182.5 per 100k, +11.6% above 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 DAnnual Rate143.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate182.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.9 | D | 429 | 106.2 | +35.5% |
| Property Crime | 182.5 | C | 858 | 163.6 | +11.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 13.8 | F | 38 | 5.8 | +137.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.3 | C | 156 | 22.3 | +4.5% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 431 | 24.0 | -3.2% |
| Larceny | 80.0 | B | 323 | 116.4 | -31.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 79.2 | F | 102 | 22.2 | +257.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Forest Police Department
Forest, MS
Morton Police Department
Morton, MS