Byram, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Byram Police Department serves the city of Byram, MS in Hinds County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 607 violent crimes and 1,166 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.7 per 100k residents, which is 47.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.2 per 100k, 7.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,166 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents898 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.7 | A | 607 | 106.2 | -47.6% |
| Property Crime | 151.2 | C | 1166 | 163.6 | -7.6% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 108 | 24.0 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 119.3 | C | 898 | 116.4 | +2.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 154 | 22.2 | -28.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Physical Disability | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | 0 miles | A 53.5 | C 160.3 | Violent: 4.0% lower Property: 6.1% higher |
| Edwards | 0 miles | C 100.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 79.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Clinton | 9 miles | A 64.1 | B 113.1 | Violent: 15.1% higher Property: 25.2% lower |
| Jackson | 17 miles | D 158.6 | F 426.2 | Violent: 184.8% higher Property: 181.9% higher |
| Richland | 18 miles | A 54.2 | A 54.2 | Violent: 2.6% lower Property: 64.1% lower |