Purvis, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Purvis Police Department serves the city of Purvis, MS in Lamar County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 43 property crimes. Property crime averages 254.8 per 100k, 55.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate254.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 254.8 | D | 43 | 163.6 | +55.8% |
| Burglary | 101.9 | F | 8 | 24.0 | +324.2% |
| Larceny | 152.9 | D | 32 | 116.4 | +31.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 15 miles | F 207.0 | F 291.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.5% higher |
| Petal | 18 miles | A 8.8 | A 35.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.2% lower |
| Poplarville | 25 miles | C 106.8 | B 106.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.1% lower |
| Collins | 30 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ellisville | 36 miles | A 44.2 | B 132.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.0% lower |