Morton, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morton Police Department serves the city of Morton, MS in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 154 violent crimes and 201 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 193.3 per 100k residents, which is 82.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.1 per 100k, 15.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FAnnual Rate193.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 193.3 | F | 154 | 106.2 | +82.0% |
| Property Crime | 138.1 | B | 201 | 163.6 | -15.6% |
| Robbery | 27.6 | F | 11 | 5.8 | +374.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.6 | D | 56 | 22.3 | +24.1% |
| Burglary | 27.6 | C | 82 | 24.0 | +14.9% |
| Larceny | 27.6 | A | 83 | 116.4 | -76.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.8 | F | 36 | 22.2 | +273.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 0 miles | B 94.6 | D 227.0 | Violent: 51.1% lower Property: 64.4% higher |
| Brandon | 27 miles | A 42.8 | A 31.2 | Violent: 77.8% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| Flowood | 27 miles | D 149.8 | D 252.8 | Violent: 22.5% lower Property: 83.1% higher |
| Florence | 27 miles | A 42.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Ridgeland | 33 miles | C 111.1 | B 139.9 | Violent: 42.5% lower Property: 1.3% higher |