Starkville, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Starkville Police Department serves the city of Starkville, MS in Oktibbeha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,793 violent crimes and 3,502 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 191.0 per 100k, 16.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.6 | C | 1793 | 106.2 | -6.2% |
| Property Crime | 191.0 | C | 3502 | 163.6 | +16.7% |
| Burglary | 58.1 | F | 1530 | 24.0 | +141.9% |
| Larceny | 120.4 | C | 1789 | 116.4 | +3.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.4 | A | 175 | 22.2 | -43.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point | 14 miles | F 265.7 | B 122.7 | Violent: 166.7% higher Property: 35.8% lower |
| Ackerman | 26 miles | A 65.2 | A 65.2 | Violent: 34.5% lower Property: 65.8% lower |
| Louisville | 27 miles | D 135.2 | C 169.0 | Violent: 35.7% higher Property: 11.5% lower |
| Eupora | 29 miles | F 190.8 | A 47.7 | Violent: 91.5% higher Property: 75.0% lower |
| Amory | 41 miles | D 156.5 | D 203.5 | Violent: 57.1% higher Property: 6.6% higher |