Walthall County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walthall County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 177 violent crimes and 251 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.1 per 100k residents, which is 38.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.5 per 100k, 80.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate65.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.1 | A | 177 | 106.2 | -38.7% |
| Property Crime | 32.5 | A | 251 | 163.6 | -80.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.1 | F | 7 | 3.5 | +129.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 40 | 22.3 | -63.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 47 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 24.4 | A | 136 | 116.4 | -79.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -63.3% |