Tallahatchie County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tallahatchie County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 423 violent crimes and 497 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 175.6 per 100k residents, which is 65.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 103.4 per 100k, 36.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate175.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (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 Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 175.6 | F | 423 | 106.2 | +65.3% |
| Property Crime | 103.4 | A | 497 | 163.6 | -36.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -54.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 61.0 | F | 148 | 22.3 | +174.2% |
| Burglary | 50.4 | F | 107 | 24.0 | +109.6% |
| Larceny | 45.1 | A | 280 | 116.4 | -61.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -64.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tallahatchie County Sheriff's Office
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, MS