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Is Gulfport, Mississippi Safe?

Population 76,506 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Gulfport means there's room for concern. The 248.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,884 per 100K.

Gulfport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGulfportMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.7309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2219.81996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1884.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2220/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gulfport

Violent crime in Gulfport is below the national average. The rate of 265.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2219.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,884 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gulfport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,884
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gulfport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gulfport
265.7
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gulfport
2219.8
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gulfport Safety

Is Gulfport safe?
Not especially. Gulfport earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gulfport?
248.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2219.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gulfport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gulfport's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,884 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gulfport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gulfport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gulfport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gulfport?
No. Crime in Gulfport has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Gulfport compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Gulfport ranks behind about 73% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gulfport 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 Gulfport?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.5 per-thousand rate put Gulfport below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gulfport?
265.7 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), 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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