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Is Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Safe?

Population 10,634 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,634, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bay St. Louis earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,947 per 100K.

Bay St. Louis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBay St. LouisMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.4309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.91996.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1947.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

248 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2239/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bay St. Louis

Violent crime in Bay St. Louis is below the national average. The rate of 241.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,947 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bay St. Louis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,947
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bay St. Louis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay St. Louis
241.4
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay St. Louis
2238.9
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bay St. Louis Safety

Is Bay St. Louis safe?
Not especially. Bay St. Louis earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bay St. Louis?
248 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bay St. Louis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bay St. Louis's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,947 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bay St. Louis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bay St. Louis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bay St. Louis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bay St. Louis?
No. Crime in Bay St. Louis has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bay St. Louis compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Bay St. Louis ranks behind about 85% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bay St. Louis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bay St. Louis?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248 per-thousand rate put Bay St. Louis below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bay St. Louis?
241.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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