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Is Brookhaven, Mississippi Safe?

Population 11,646 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,646, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Brookhaven earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,242 per 100K.

Brookhaven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrookhavenMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.2309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1595.51996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1242.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate206.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1596/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brookhaven

Violent crime in Brookhaven is below the national average. The rate of 308.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1595.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,242 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brookhaven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,242
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft206
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brookhaven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookhaven
308.2
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookhaven
1595.5
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brookhaven Safety

Is Brookhaven safe?
It depends on where in Brookhaven you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Brookhaven?
190.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1595.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brookhaven safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Brookhaven has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brookhaven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brookhaven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brookhaven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brookhaven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brookhaven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Brookhaven compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Middle of the pack for Mississippi. Brookhaven isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Mississippi cities.
How safe is Brookhaven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brookhaven?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Brookhaven?
308.2 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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