Tupelo, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tupelo Police Department serves the city of Tupelo, MS in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,643 violent crimes and 6,344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 207.1 per 100k residents, which is 95.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 358.4 per 100k, 119.1% 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 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 FAnnual Rate207.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,643 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate358.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,344 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,773 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate252.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,999 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents557 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 207.1 | F | 4643 | 106.2 | +95.0% |
| Property Crime | 358.4 | F | 6344 | 163.6 | +119.1% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 121 | 3.5 | -24.8% |
| Robbery | 10.6 | F | 115 | 5.8 | +82.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 367 | 22.3 | -88.0% |
| Burglary | 79.7 | F | 1773 | 24.0 | +231.5% |
| Larceny | 252.2 | F | 3999 | 116.4 | +116.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.6 | C | 557 | 22.2 | +19.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntown | 0 miles | A 41.2 | D 206.2 | Violent: 80.1% lower Property: 42.5% lower |
| Fulton | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 155.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 56.5% lower |
| New Albany | 23 miles | A 13.0 | C 169.1 | Violent: 93.7% lower Property: 52.8% lower |
| Amory | 24 miles | D 156.5 | D 203.5 | Violent: 24.4% lower Property: 43.2% lower |
| Booneville | 27 miles | A 67.2 | F 313.8 | Violent: 67.5% lower Property: 12.5% lower |