Florence, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Florence Police Department serves the city of Florence, MS in Rankin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 136 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 136 | 106.2 | -60.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.0 | C | 16 | 22.3 | -5.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 0 miles | A 42.8 | A 31.2 | Violent: 2.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Flowood | 0 miles | D 149.8 | D 252.8 | Violent: 257.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Richland | 13 miles | A 54.2 | A 54.2 | Violent: 29.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Jackson | 14 miles | D 158.6 | F 426.2 | Violent: 278.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Clinton | 23 miles | A 64.1 | B 113.1 | Violent: 52.8% higher Property: N/A |