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Hattiesburg, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hattiesburg Police Department serves the city of Hattiesburg, MS in Forrest, Lamar County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,703 violent crimes and 11,200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 207.0 per 100k residents, which is 94.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 291.8 per 100k, 78.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate207.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,703 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate291.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,200 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,777 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate233.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,548 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime207.0F7703106.2+94.9%
Property Crime291.8F11200163.6+78.4%
Rape2.1A1373.5-41.5%
Robbery4.1B1245.8-28.8%
Aggravated Assault16.6B48322.3-25.6%
Burglary24.8C177724.0+3.4%
Larceny233.9F8548116.4+101.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft33.1D85222.2+49.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Petal 10 miles
A 8.8
A 35.3
Violent: 95.7% lower
Property: 87.9% lower
Purvis 15 miles
N/A 0.0
D 254.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 12.7% lower
Wiggins 29 miles
A 23.4
C 187.5
Violent: 88.7% lower
Property: 35.8% lower
Poplarville 29 miles
C 106.8
B 106.8
Violent: 48.4% lower
Property: 63.4% lower
Ellisville 30 miles
A 44.2
B 132.5
Violent: 78.7% lower
Property: 54.6% lower