Mississippi County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mississippi County in AR is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,501 violent crimes and 5,949 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.2 per 100k residents, which is 14.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.0 per 100k, 42.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate91.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,501 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,446 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,949 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,345 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,112 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.2 | B | 5501 | 106.2 | -14.1% |
| Property Crime | 94.0 | A | 5949 | 163.6 | -42.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 41 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 126 | 3.5 | -74.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 95 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.6 | D | 1446 | 22.3 | +55.5% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 1345 | 24.0 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 75.9 | B | 4112 | 116.4 | -34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 458 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mississippi County Sheriff's Office
Blytheville Police Department
Blytheville, AR
Osceola Police Department
Osceola, AR
Leachville Police Department
Leachville, AR
Manila
Luxora Police Department
Luxora, AR
Wilson
Gosnell Police Department
Gosnell, AR
Etowah Police Department
Etowah, AR