Long Beach, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Long Beach Police Department serves the city of Long Beach, MS in Harrison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 726 violent crimes and 1,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.4 per 100k residents, which is 29.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.4 per 100k, 71.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 B
Annual Rate75.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents726 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,375 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime75.4B726106.2-29.0%
Property Crime46.4A1375163.6-71.7%
Larceny46.4A1048116.4-60.2%

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
Pass Christian 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 62.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 35.4% higher
Gulfport 3 miles
F 296.6
F 387.2
Violent: 293.6% higher
Property: 735.0% higher
Biloxi 11 miles
F 190.0
F 345.4
Violent: 152.1% higher
Property: 645.0% higher
D'Iberville 11 miles
B 84.3
F 449.6
Violent: 11.9% higher
Property: 869.7% higher
Bay St. Louis 17 miles
F 187.0
F 276.1
Violent: 148.1% higher
Property: 495.3% higher