Hinds County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hinds County in MS is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,579 violent crimes and 3,584 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is 46.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.4 per 100k, 33.7% 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 AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,579 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,584 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,586 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents388 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 1579 | 106.2 | -46.6% |
| Property Crime | 108.4 | B | 3584 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 44 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 65 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.7 | C | 343 | 22.3 | -7.1% |
| Burglary | 17.4 | B | 597 | 24.0 | -27.4% |
| Larceny | 80.7 | B | 2586 | 116.4 | -30.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 388 | 22.2 | -60.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hinds County Sheriff's Office
Raymond Police Department
Raymond, MS
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, MS
Edwards Police Department
Edwards, MS
Jackson State University
Reservoir Police Department
Reservoir, MS
State Capitol Police
Byram Police Department
Byram, MS