Clay County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in MS is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,643 violent crimes and 1,500 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 150.5 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 73.0 per 100k, 55.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate150.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,643 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,500 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,067 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 150.5 | D | 1643 | 106.2 | +41.7% |
| Property Crime | 73.0 | A | 1500 | 163.6 | -55.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 35 | 3.5 | +44.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 330 | 22.3 | +37.8% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 312 | 24.0 | -57.5% |
| Larceny | 51.1 | A | 1067 | 116.4 | -56.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -47.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
West Point Police Department
West Point, MS