Panola County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Panola County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 592 violent crimes and 1,633 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 194.0 per 100k, 18.6% above 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 BAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate194.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,633 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate77.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,154 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.9 | B | 592 | 106.2 | -24.8% |
| Property Crime | 194.0 | C | 1633 | 163.6 | +18.6% |
| Homicide | 6.9 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +1195.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -43.2% |
| Robbery | 30.2 | F | 41 | 5.8 | +418.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 141 | 22.3 | -9.6% |
| Burglary | 77.9 | F | 376 | 24.0 | +224.1% |
| Larceny | 109.2 | C | 1154 | 116.4 | -6.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -68.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Panola County Sheriff's Office
Batesville Police Department
Batesville, MS