Union County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Union County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 59 violent crimes and 332 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.0 per 100k residents, which is -87.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.1 per 100k, +3.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate169.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime13.0A59106.2-87.8%
Property Crime169.1C332163.6+3.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A13.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A922.3-100.0%
Burglary26.0C8224.0+8.2%
Larceny130.1C245116.4+11.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.0A522.2-41.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

New Albany Police Department

New Albany, MS