Mississippi 2002 Violent Crime Rate
2002 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jackson | 969 |
| 2. | Gulfport | 454 |
| 3. | Biloxi | 643 |
| 4. | Hattiesburg | 529 |
| 5. | Southaven | 202 |
| 6. | Greenville | N/A |
| 7. | Meridian | 416 |
| 8. | Tupelo | 365 |
| 9. | Olive Branch | 315 |
| 10. | Clinton | N/A |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Albany | 52 |
| 2. | Leland | 54 |
| 3. | Madison | 67 |
| 4. | Brandon | 90 |
| 5. | Bay St. Louis | 97 |
| 6. | Long Beach | 114 |
| 7. | Petal | 118 |
| 8. | Amory | 142 |
| 9. | Booneville | 149 |
| 10. | Senatobia | 163 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vicksburg | 1,227 |
| 2. | Jackson | 969 |
| 3. | Laurel | 883 |
| 4. | Biloxi | 643 |
| 5. | Grenada | 586 |
| 6. | Holly Springs | 585 |
| 7. | Pascagoula | 578 |
| 8. | Indianola | 558 |
| 9. | Pearl | 537 |
| 10. | Hattiesburg | 529 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Houston | 0 |
| 2. | Leakesville | 0 |
| 3. | Purvis | 0 |
| 4. | Roxie | 0 |
| 5. | Sunflower | 0 |
| 6. | Poplarville | 38 |
| 7. | New Albany | 52 |
| 8. | Leland | 54 |
| 9. | Madison | 67 |
| 10. | Brandon | 90 |
| Vs. National Rate |
|---|
Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Byhalia | 1,543 |
| 2. | Vicksburg | 1,227 |
| 3. | Magnolia | 1,148 |
| 4. | Jackson | 969 |
| 5. | Belzoni | 893 |
| 6. | Laurel | 883 |
| 7. | Edwards | 809 |
| 8. | Biloxi | 643 |
| 9. | Grenada | 586 |
| 10. | Holly Springs | 585 |
| Vs. National Rate |
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