Water Valley, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Water Valley Police Department serves the city of Water Valley, MS in Yalobusha County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 382 violent crimes and 375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.0 per 100k residents, which is 40.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 268.3 per 100k, 64.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.0 | D | 382 | 106.2 | +40.3% |
| Property Crime | 268.3 | F | 375 | 163.6 | +64.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.8 | D | 33 | 22.3 | +33.9% |
| Burglary | 59.6 | F | 55 | 24.0 | +148.1% |
| Larceny | 208.6 | F | 286 | 116.4 | +79.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 22 miles | F 187.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 25.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Calhoun City | 22 miles | D 139.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Batesville | 24 miles | A 55.2 | D 206.9 | Violent: 63.0% lower Property: 22.9% lower |
| Oxford | 26 miles | C 122.6 | C 170.9 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: 36.3% lower |
| Charleston | 27 miles | F 233.5 | D 233.5 | Violent: 56.7% higher Property: 13.0% lower |