Stone County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Stone County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,195 violent crimes and 1,607 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.5 per 100k residents, which is 21.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.3 per 100k, 19.7% below 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 Rate83.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,195 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,607 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,075 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.5 | B | 1195 | 106.2 | -21.4% |
| Property Crime | 131.3 | B | 1607 | 163.6 | -19.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 79 | 3.5 | -3.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -53.9% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 358 | 24.0 | -57.3% |
| Larceny | 114.3 | C | 1075 | 116.4 | -1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 163 | 22.2 | -69.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Stone County Sheriff's Office
Wiggins Police Department
Wiggins, MS