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Is Brandon, Mississippi Safe?

Population 26,122 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brandon is a smaller community of 26,122 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,259 per 100K.

Brandon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrandonMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.1309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1937.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1259.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brandon

Violent crime in Brandon is below the national average. The rate of 302.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1937.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,259 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brandon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,259
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brandon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brandon
302.1
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brandon
1937.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brandon Safety

Is Brandon safe?
Not especially. Brandon earns a C with a crime rate of 223.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brandon?
223.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1937.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brandon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brandon's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,259 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brandon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brandon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brandon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brandon?
No. Crime in Brandon has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Brandon compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Brandon ranks behind about 70% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brandon 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 Brandon?
Bad. A C grade and 223.9 per-thousand rate put Brandon below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 302 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brandon?
302.1 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) 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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