Wayne County, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 538 violent crimes and 590 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.3 per 100k residents, which is 38.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.1 per 100k, 60.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 A
Annual Rate65.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents362 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.3A538106.2-38.5%
Property Crime64.1A590163.6-60.8%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape11.1F273.5+213.4%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A15422.3-100.0%
Burglary13.2A16624.0-45.1%
Larceny39.9A362116.4-65.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.1A5822.2-50.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Waynesboro Police Department

Waynesboro, MS