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Is Gautier, Mississippi Safe?

Population 19,069 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Gautier faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,419 per 100K.

Gautier Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGautierMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.5309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.81996.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1419.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate475.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gautier

Violent crime in Gautier is below the national average. The rate of 247.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,419 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gautier Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,419
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft475
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gautier Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gautier
247.5
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gautier
2321.8
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gautier Safety

Is Gautier safe?
Not especially. Gautier earns a D with a crime rate of 256.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gautier?
256.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gautier safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gautier's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,419 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gautier?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gautier generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gautier police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gautier?
Crime rates have held steady in Gautier, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Gautier compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Gautier ranks behind about 81% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Gautier to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gautier?
Bad. A D grade and 256.9 per-thousand rate put Gautier below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gautier?
247.5 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (56), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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