Gautier, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gautier Police Department serves the city of Gautier, MS in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,316 violent crimes and 2,069 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.0 per 100k residents, which is 9.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 168.8 per 100k, 3.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,316 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,069 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,471 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.0 | C | 1316 | 106.2 | +9.3% |
| Property Crime | 168.8 | C | 2069 | 163.6 | +3.2% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 32 | 3.5 | +49.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.4 | C | 196 | 22.3 | +18.5% |
| Burglary | 31.6 | D | 329 | 24.0 | +31.7% |
| Larceny | 126.6 | C | 1471 | 116.4 | +8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 262 | 22.2 | -52.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs | 5 miles | D 136.2 | C 185.2 | Violent: 17.3% higher Property: 9.7% higher |
| Pascagoula | 5 miles | C 121.0 | F 362.9 | Violent: 4.2% higher Property: 115.0% higher |
| Biloxi | 14 miles | F 190.0 | F 345.4 | Violent: 63.7% higher Property: 104.7% higher |
| D'Iberville | 14 miles | B 84.3 | F 449.6 | Violent: 27.4% lower Property: 166.4% higher |
| Long Beach | 25 miles | B 75.4 | A 46.4 | Violent: 35.1% lower Property: 72.5% lower |