Jackson County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,367 violent crimes and 10,924 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.3 per 100k residents, which is 9.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 214.4 per 100k, 31.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,367 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate214.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,924 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,502 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,368 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.3 | C | 6367 | 106.2 | +9.5% |
| Property Crime | 214.4 | D | 10924 | 163.6 | +31.1% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 26 | 0.5 | +118.2% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 131 | 3.5 | -52.9% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 126 | 5.8 | -74.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 522 | 22.3 | -35.8% |
| Burglary | 30.9 | D | 1502 | 24.0 | +28.7% |
| Larceny | 161.2 | D | 8368 | 116.4 | +38.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 1002 | 22.2 | -6.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Ocean Springs Police Department
Ocean Springs, MS
Pascagoula Police Department
Pascagoula, MS
Gautier Police Department
Gautier, MS