Amory, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Amory Police Department serves the city of Amory, MS in Monroe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 616 violent crimes and 1,031 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.5 per 100k residents, which is 47.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 203.5 per 100k, 24.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.5 | D | 616 | 106.2 | +47.4% |
| Property Crime | 203.5 | D | 1031 | 163.6 | +24.4% |
| Homicide | 31.3 | F | 6 | 0.5 | +5774.3% |
| Burglary | 78.3 | F | 218 | 24.0 | +225.7% |
| Larceny | 93.9 | B | 790 | 116.4 | -19.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.3 | D | 21 | 22.2 | +41.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 155.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.4% lower |
| Tupelo | 24 miles | F 207.1 | F 358.4 | Violent: 32.3% higher Property: 76.2% higher |
| Guntown | 24 miles | A 41.2 | D 206.2 | Violent: 73.7% lower Property: 1.3% higher |
| West Point | 28 miles | F 265.7 | B 122.7 | Violent: 69.8% higher Property: 39.7% lower |
| Starkville | 41 miles | C 99.6 | C 191.0 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 6.1% lower |