Wiggins, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wiggins Police Department serves the city of Wiggins, MS in Stone County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 322 violent crimes and 797 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 187.5 per 100k, 14.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate187.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents603 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.4 | A | 322 | 106.2 | -77.9% |
| Property Crime | 187.5 | C | 797 | 163.6 | +14.6% |
| Larceny | 187.5 | F | 603 | 116.4 | +61.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplarville | 25 miles | C 106.8 | B 106.8 | Violent: 355.8% higher Property: 43.0% lower |
| Long Beach | 26 miles | B 75.4 | A 46.4 | Violent: 221.5% higher Property: 75.3% lower |
| Pass Christian | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.5% lower |
| D'Iberville | 28 miles | B 84.3 | F 449.6 | Violent: 259.7% higher Property: 139.8% higher |
| Hattiesburg | 29 miles | F 207.0 | F 291.8 | Violent: 783.0% higher Property: 55.7% higher |