Bay Springs, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bay Springs Police Department serves the city of Bay Springs, MS in Jasper County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 59 violent crimes and 83 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.4 per 100k residents, which is 41.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 249.7 per 100k, 52.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate249.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate187.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.4 | A | 59 | 106.2 | -41.2% |
| Property Crime | 249.7 | D | 83 | 163.6 | +52.6% |
| Burglary | 187.3 | F | 30 | 24.0 | +679.4% |
| Larceny | 62.4 | A | 50 | 116.4 | -46.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Laurel | 23 miles | F 205.6 | F 405.3 | Violent: 229.3% higher Property: 62.3% higher |
| Quitman | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 51.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.5% lower |
| Ellisville | 28 miles | A 44.2 | B 132.5 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 46.9% lower |
| Sandersville | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 161.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.3% lower |