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Is Flowood, Mississippi Safe?

Population 11,003 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Flowood is a smaller community of 11,003 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,708 per 100K.

Flowood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlowoodMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1941.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1708.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate374.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1941/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Flowood

Violent crime in Flowood is below the national average. The rate of 292.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1941.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,708 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Flowood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,708
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft374
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Flowood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flowood
292.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flowood
1941.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Flowood Safety

Is Flowood safe?
Not especially. Flowood earns a C with a crime rate of 223.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Flowood?
223.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1941.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Flowood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Flowood's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,708 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Flowood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Flowood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Flowood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Flowood?
No. Crime in Flowood has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Flowood compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Flowood ranks behind about 62% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Flowood 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 Flowood?
Bad. A C grade and 223.4 per-thousand rate put Flowood below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Flowood?
292.6 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) 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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