Pearl River County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pearl River County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,093 violent crimes and 1,418 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.2 per 100k, 8.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,093 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,418 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents974 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.0 | B | 1093 | 106.2 | -22.8% |
| Property Crime | 149.2 | C | 1418 | 163.6 | -8.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 29 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 176 | 22.3 | -82.3% |
| Burglary | 39.1 | F | 284 | 24.0 | +62.6% |
| Larceny | 102.9 | B | 974 | 116.4 | -11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 149 | 22.2 | -67.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pearl River County Sheriff's Office
Picayune Police Department
Picayune, MS
Poplarville Police Department
Poplarville, MS