Union County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in MS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 841 violent crimes and 993 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.6 per 100k residents, which is 68.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.9 per 100k, 66.4% 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 AAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents993 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents662 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.6 | A | 841 | 106.2 | -68.3% |
| Property Crime | 54.9 | A | 993 | 163.6 | -66.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 34 | 3.5 | +43.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 101 | 22.3 | -88.6% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 251 | 24.0 | -57.1% |
| Larceny | 40.1 | A | 662 | 116.4 | -65.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
New Albany Police Department
New Albany, MS