Kosciusko, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kosciusko Police Department serves the city of Kosciusko, MS in Attala County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 293 violent crimes and 509 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.2 per 100k residents, which is 72.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.9 per 100k, 28.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.2 | A | 293 | 106.2 | -72.5% |
| Property Crime | 116.9 | B | 509 | 163.6 | -28.6% |
| Burglary | 43.8 | F | 167 | 24.0 | +82.4% |
| Larceny | 73.0 | A | 313 | 116.4 | -37.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerman | 26 miles | A 65.2 | A 65.2 | Violent: 123.2% higher Property: 44.2% lower |
| Louisville | 31 miles | D 135.2 | C 169.0 | Violent: 362.7% higher Property: 44.6% higher |
| Philadelphia | 36 miles | B 73.0 | F 584.1 | Violent: 149.9% higher Property: 399.8% higher |
| Eupora | 40 miles | F 190.8 | A 47.7 | Violent: 553.1% higher Property: 59.2% lower |
| Ridgeland | 41 miles | C 111.1 | B 139.9 | Violent: 280.3% higher Property: 19.7% higher |