Olive Branch, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Olive Branch Police Department serves the city of Olive Branch, MS in Desoto County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,795 violent crimes and 4,054 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.2 per 100k residents, which is 9.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 139.4 per 100k, 14.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate116.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,795 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,054 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,100 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.2 | C | 3795 | 106.2 | +9.4% |
| Property Crime | 139.4 | B | 4054 | 163.6 | -14.8% |
| Rape | 6.3 | F | 69 | 3.5 | +79.3% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 74 | 5.8 | -27.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.1 | C | 378 | 22.3 | -5.1% |
| Burglary | 6.3 | A | 444 | 24.0 | -73.6% |
| Larceny | 109.8 | C | 3100 | 116.4 | -5.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.2 | C | 497 | 22.2 | +4.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven | 0 miles | C 112.0 | D 260.8 | Violent: 3.6% lower Property: 87.1% higher |
| Horn Lake | 7 miles | B 86.9 | B 143.6 | Violent: 25.2% lower Property: 3.0% higher |
| Senatobia | 16 miles | F 180.4 | B 132.3 | Violent: 55.3% higher Property: 5.1% lower |
| Coldwater | 16 miles | A 65.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Holly Springs | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.4% lower |