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Is Byram, Mississippi Safe?

Population 12,707 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Byram is a smaller community of 12,707 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,571 per 100K.

Byram Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricByramMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.5309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1943.41996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1571.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1943/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Byram

Violent crime in Byram is close to the national average. The rate of 325.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1943.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,571 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Byram Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,571
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Byram Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Byram
325.5
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Byram
1943.4
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Byram Safety

Is Byram safe?
Not especially. Byram earns a C with a crime rate of 226.9 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 Byram?
226.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1943.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Byram safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Byram's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,571 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Byram?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Byram generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Byram police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Byram?
No. Crime in Byram has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Byram compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Byram ranks behind about 61% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Byram 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 Byram?
Bad. A C grade and 226.9 per-thousand rate put Byram below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Byram?
325.5 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (45), 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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