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Waynesboro, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Waynesboro Police Department serves the city of Waynesboro, MS in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 372 violent crimes and 311 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.9 per 100k residents, which is 4.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.7 per 100k, 45.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate110.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime110.9C372106.2+4.4%
Property Crime88.7A311163.6-45.8%
Rape22.2F143.5+526.9%
Larceny66.5A199116.4-42.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.2C2522.2-0.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Quitman 26 miles
N/A 0.0
A 51.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 42.3% lower
Laurel 29 miles
F 205.6
F 405.3
Violent: 85.4% higher
Property: 357.0% higher
Ellisville 31 miles
A 44.2
B 132.5
Violent: 60.1% lower
Property: 49.4% higher
Sandersville 31 miles
N/A 0.0
C 161.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 82.2% higher
Leakesville 32 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A