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Oxford, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Oxford Police Department serves the city of Oxford, MS in Lafayette County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,411 violent crimes and 2,614 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.6 per 100k residents, which is 15.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.9 per 100k, 4.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,411 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate170.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,614 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate152.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,268 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime122.6C2411106.2+15.4%
Property Crime170.9C2614163.6+4.5%
Robbery3.7A265.8-36.2%
Burglary18.6B28524.0-22.7%
Larceny152.3D2268116.4+30.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Batesville 25 miles
A 55.2
D 206.9
Violent: 55.0% lower
Property: 21.1% higher
Water Valley 26 miles
D 149.0
F 268.3
Violent: 21.6% higher
Property: 57.0% higher
Holly Springs 27 miles
N/A 0.0
A 14.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 91.3% lower
Senatobia 30 miles
F 180.4
B 132.3
Violent: 47.1% higher
Property: 22.6% lower
Coldwater 30 miles
A 65.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 46.4% lower
Property: N/A