Guntown, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Guntown Police Department serves the city of Guntown, MS in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24 violent crimes and 36 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.2 per 100k residents, which is 61.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 206.2 per 100k, 26.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate164.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.2 | A | 24 | 106.2 | -61.2% |
| Property Crime | 206.2 | D | 36 | 163.6 | +26.0% |
| Burglary | 41.2 | F | 11 | 24.0 | +71.6% |
| Larceny | 164.9 | D | 23 | 116.4 | +41.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | 0 miles | F 207.1 | F 358.4 | Violent: 402.2% higher Property: 73.8% higher |
| Fulton | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 155.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.4% lower |
| New Albany | 23 miles | A 13.0 | C 169.1 | Violent: 68.5% lower Property: 18.0% lower |
| Amory | 24 miles | D 156.5 | D 203.5 | Violent: 279.5% higher Property: 1.3% lower |
| Booneville | 27 miles | A 67.2 | F 313.8 | Violent: 63.0% higher Property: 52.2% higher |