Washington County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 435 violent crimes and 558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.9 per 100k residents, which is 88.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 152.8 per 100k, 6.6% 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 Rate199.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate152.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate58.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 199.9 | F | 435 | 106.2 | +88.2% |
| Property Crime | 152.8 | C | 558 | 163.6 | -6.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 1 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.3 | D | 19 | 22.3 | +58.5% |
| Burglary | 58.8 | F | 155 | 24.0 | +144.7% |
| Larceny | 58.8 | A | 333 | 116.4 | -49.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.3 | D | 70 | 22.2 | +59.1% |