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 AAnnual Rate65.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
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 Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents362 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.3 | A | 538 | 106.2 | -38.5% |
| Property Crime | 64.1 | A | 590 | 163.6 | -60.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.1 | F | 27 | 3.5 | +213.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 154 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 166 | 24.0 | -45.1% |
| Larceny | 39.9 | A | 362 | 116.4 | -65.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 58 | 22.2 | -50.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Waynesboro Police Department
Waynesboro, MS