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Bay St. Louis, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bay St. Louis Police Department serves the city of Bay St. Louis, MS in Hancock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,220 violent crimes and 1,521 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 187.0 per 100k residents, which is 76.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 276.1 per 100k, 68.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 F
Annual Rate187.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate276.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,521 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate222.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,010 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime187.0F1220106.2+76.1%
Property Crime276.1F1521163.6+68.7%
Burglary44.5F35324.0+85.3%
Larceny222.6F1010116.4+91.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.9A14722.2-59.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Waveland 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Gulfport 16 miles
F 296.6
F 387.2
Violent: 58.6% higher
Property: 40.3% higher
Long Beach 17 miles
B 75.4
A 46.4
Violent: 59.7% lower
Property: 83.2% lower
Pass Christian 17 miles
N/A 0.0
A 62.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 77.3% lower
Picayune 25 miles
B 84.7
F 262.6
Violent: 54.7% lower
Property: 4.9% lower