Southaven, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southaven Police Department serves the city of Southaven, MS in Desoto County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,270 violent crimes and 8,790 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.0 per 100k residents, which is 5.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 260.8 per 100k, 59.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate112.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,270 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate260.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,790 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate215.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,793 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,077 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.0 | C | 3270 | 106.2 | +5.5% |
| Property Crime | 260.8 | D | 8790 | 163.6 | +59.4% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 105 | 3.5 | -50.5% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 128 | 5.8 | -9.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.0 | D | 385 | 22.3 | +25.8% |
| Burglary | 21.0 | B | 908 | 24.0 | -12.6% |
| Larceny | 215.3 | F | 6793 | 116.4 | +85.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 1077 | 22.2 | +10.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch | 0 miles | C 116.2 | B 139.4 | Violent: 3.7% higher Property: 46.5% lower |
| Horn Lake | 7 miles | B 86.9 | B 143.6 | Violent: 22.4% lower Property: 44.9% lower |
| Senatobia | 16 miles | F 180.4 | B 132.3 | Violent: 61.0% higher Property: 49.3% lower |
| Coldwater | 16 miles | A 65.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 41.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Holly Springs | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 94.3% lower |