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Clinton, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Clinton Police Department serves the city of Clinton, MS in Hinds County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 564 violent crimes and 1,412 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.1 per 100k residents, which is 39.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 113.1 per 100k, 30.9% below 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 A
Annual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate113.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,412 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate86.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,211 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime64.1A564106.2-39.6%
Property Crime113.1B1412163.6-30.9%
Burglary18.9B10024.0-21.5%
Larceny86.7B1211116.4-25.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.5A9622.2-66.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jackson 9 miles
D 158.6
F 426.2
Violent: 147.4% higher
Property: 276.8% higher
Raymond 9 miles
A 53.5
C 160.3
Violent: 16.6% lower
Property: 41.7% higher
Edwards 9 miles
C 100.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 56.0% higher
Property: N/A
Byram 9 miles
A 55.7
C 151.2
Violent: 13.1% lower
Property: 33.6% higher
Richland 13 miles
A 54.2
A 54.2
Violent: 15.4% lower
Property: 52.1% lower