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Picayune, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Picayune Police Department serves the city of Picayune, MS in Pearl River County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 458 violent crimes and 694 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.7 per 100k residents, which is 20.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 262.6 per 100k, 60.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 B
Annual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate262.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate194.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.7B458106.2-20.3%
Property Crime262.6F694163.6+60.5%
Burglary50.8F9324.0+111.5%
Larceny194.8F550116.4+67.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.9B5122.2-23.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Poplarville 23 miles
C 106.8
B 106.8
Violent: 26.1% higher
Property: 59.3% lower
Waveland 24 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bay St. Louis 25 miles
F 187.0
F 276.1
Violent: 120.8% higher
Property: 5.1% higher
Long Beach 36 miles
B 75.4
A 46.4
Violent: 11.0% lower
Property: 82.3% lower
Pass Christian 36 miles
N/A 0.0
A 62.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 76.1% lower