Simpson County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Simpson County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 60 violent crimes and 83 property crimes. 0 Property crime averages 96.8 per 100k, 40.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 0.0 | A | 60 | 106.2 | -100.0% |
| Property Crime | 96.8 | A | 83 | 163.6 | -40.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 11 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 32 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 47.1 | A | 35 | 116.4 | -59.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.7 | F | 16 | 22.2 | +124.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Simpson County Sheriff's Office
Mendenhall Police Department
Mendenhall, MS