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Is Biloxi, Mississippi Safe?

Population 48,516 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Biloxi is a smaller community of 48,516 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,759 per 100K.

Biloxi Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBiloxiMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.2309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2204.41996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1759.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2204/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Biloxi

Violent crime in Biloxi is close to the national average. The rate of 328.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2204.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,759 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Biloxi Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,759
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Biloxi Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Biloxi
328.2
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Biloxi
2204.4
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Biloxi Safety

Is Biloxi safe?
Not especially. Biloxi earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Biloxi?
253.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2204.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Biloxi safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Biloxi's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,759 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Biloxi?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Biloxi generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Biloxi police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Biloxi?
No. Crime in Biloxi has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Biloxi compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Biloxi ranks behind about 81% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Biloxi to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Biloxi?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.3 per-thousand rate put Biloxi below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Biloxi?
328.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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