Hancock County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hancock County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,629 violent crimes and 2,386 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.5 per 100k residents, which is -12.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.0 per 100k, -15.6% 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.5 | B | 1629 | 106.2 | -12.0% |
| Property Crime | 138.0 | B | 2386 | 163.6 | -15.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 22.3 | C | 416 | 24.0 | -7.4% |
| Larceny | 111.3 | C | 1775 | 116.4 | -4.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 181 | 22.2 | -79.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bay St. Louis Police Department
Bay St. Louis, MS
Waveland Police Department
Waveland, MS