Winston County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Winston County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 712 violent crimes and 798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.8 per 100k residents, which is 20.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.5 per 100k, 48.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents712 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents546 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.8 | B | 712 | 106.2 | -20.1% |
| Property Crime | 84.5 | A | 798 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 24 | 3.5 | +21.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 243 | 22.3 | -61.3% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 170 | 24.0 | -64.8% |
| Larceny | 50.7 | A | 546 | 116.4 | -56.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 79 | 22.2 | -23.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Winston County Sheriff's Office
Louisville Police Department
Louisville, MS