Forrest County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Forrest County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 943 violent crimes and 1,490 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.2 per 100k residents, which is 81.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.2 per 100k, 72.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents943 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,490 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents484 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.2 | A | 943 | 106.2 | -81.0% |
| Property Crime | 45.2 | A | 1490 | 163.6 | -72.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -44.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 160 | 22.3 | -82.3% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 484 | 24.0 | -46.9% |
| Larceny | 30.5 | A | 790 | 116.4 | -73.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 212 | 22.2 | -91.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Forrest County Sheriff's Office
Petal Police Department
Petal, MS