Poplarville, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Poplarville Police Department serves the city of Poplarville, MS in Pearl River County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 118 violent crimes and 219 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.8 per 100k residents, which is 0.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 106.8 per 100k, 34.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.8 | C | 118 | 106.2 | +0.6% |
| Property Crime | 106.8 | B | 219 | 163.6 | -34.7% |
| Burglary | 35.6 | D | 57 | 24.0 | +48.2% |
| Larceny | 71.2 | A | 136 | 116.4 | -38.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune | 23 miles | B 84.7 | F 262.6 | Violent: 20.7% lower Property: 145.8% higher |
| Purvis | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 254.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 138.5% higher |
| Wiggins | 25 miles | A 23.4 | C 187.5 | Violent: 78.1% lower Property: 75.5% higher |
| Hattiesburg | 29 miles | F 207.0 | F 291.8 | Violent: 93.7% higher Property: 173.1% higher |
| Bay St. Louis | 37 miles | F 187.0 | F 276.1 | Violent: 75.0% higher Property: 158.4% higher |