Booneville, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Booneville Police Department serves the city of Booneville, MS in Prentiss County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 651 violent crimes and 1,517 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.2 per 100k residents, which is 36.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 313.8 per 100k, 91.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate313.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate280.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.2 | A | 651 | 106.2 | -36.7% |
| Property Crime | 313.8 | F | 1517 | 163.6 | +91.8% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 239 | 24.0 | +39.9% |
| Larceny | 280.2 | F | 1186 | 116.4 | +140.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth | 16 miles | D 148.2 | F 331.8 | Violent: 120.5% higher Property: 5.7% higher |
| Iuka | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.3% lower |
| Tupelo | 27 miles | F 207.1 | F 358.4 | Violent: 208.0% higher Property: 14.2% higher |
| Guntown | 27 miles | A 41.2 | D 206.2 | Violent: 38.7% lower Property: 34.3% lower |
| Fulton | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 155.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.3% lower |