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Is Grenada, Mississippi Safe?

Population 12,088 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,088, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Grenada earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,323 per 100K.

Grenada Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrenadaMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.8309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1627.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate287.0--268.2
Theft Rate1323.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate292.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1627/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grenada

Violent crime in Grenada is close to the national average. The rate of 395.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1627.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,323 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grenada Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault287
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary196
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,323
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft292
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grenada Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grenada
395.8
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grenada
1627.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grenada Safety

Is Grenada safe?
It depends on where in Grenada you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Grenada?
202.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1627.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grenada safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Grenada 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 Grenada?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grenada generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grenada police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grenada?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Grenada's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Grenada compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Grenada ranks behind about 69% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Grenada to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Grenada?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Grenada?
395.8 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (287), robbery (85), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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