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Is Corinth, Mississippi Safe?

Population 14,345 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,345, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Corinth earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Corinth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorinthMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate391.9309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1688.61996.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate161.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

392/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1689/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corinth

Violent crime in Corinth is close to the national average. The rate of 391.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1688.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corinth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft161
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corinth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corinth
391.9
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corinth
1688.6
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corinth Safety

Is Corinth safe?
Not especially. Corinth earns a C with a crime rate of 208.1 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 Corinth?
208.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 391.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1688.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corinth safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Corinth 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 Corinth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corinth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corinth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corinth?
No. Crime in Corinth has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Corinth compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Corinth ranks behind about 67% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Corinth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Corinth?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Corinth?
391.9 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (78), 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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