Gulfport, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gulfport Police Department serves the city of Gulfport, MS in Harrison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,868 violent crimes and 11,192 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 296.6 per 100k residents, which is 179.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 387.2 per 100k, 136.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 FAnnual Rate296.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,868 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate387.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,192 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,513 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate302.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,695 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents913 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 296.6 | F | 7868 | 106.2 | +179.3% |
| Property Crime | 387.2 | F | 11192 | 163.6 | +136.6% |
| Homicide | 7.0 | F | 41 | 0.5 | +1206.2% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 119 | 3.5 | +18.2% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 180 | 5.8 | -52.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.3 | D | 713 | 22.3 | +31.4% |
| Burglary | 57.1 | F | 1513 | 24.0 | +137.6% |
| Larceny | 302.2 | F | 8695 | 116.4 | +159.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.1 | C | 913 | 22.2 | +13.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 3 miles | B 75.4 | A 46.4 | Violent: 74.6% lower Property: 88.0% lower |
| Pass Christian | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.8% lower |
| Biloxi | 11 miles | F 190.0 | F 345.4 | Violent: 35.9% lower Property: 10.8% lower |
| D'Iberville | 12 miles | B 84.3 | F 449.6 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 16.1% higher |
| Bay St. Louis | 16 miles | F 187.0 | F 276.1 | Violent: 37.0% lower Property: 28.7% lower |