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Wayne County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 372 violent crimes and 311 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.9 per 100k residents, which is +4.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.7 per 100k, -45.8% 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 C
Annual Rate110.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime110.9C372106.2+4.4%
Property Crime88.7A311163.6-45.8%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape22.2F143.5+526.9%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A9822.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A8524.0-100.0%
Larceny66.5A199116.4-42.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.2C2522.2-0.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Waynesboro Police Department

Waynesboro, MS