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Is Hattiesburg, Mississippi Safe?

Population 48,802 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 48,802, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hattiesburg 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 1,521 per 100K.

Hattiesburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHattiesburgMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.9309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1521.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2045/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hattiesburg

Violent crime in Hattiesburg is close to the national average. The rate of 312.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,521 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hattiesburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,521
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hattiesburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hattiesburg
312.9
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hattiesburg
2045.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hattiesburg Safety

Is Hattiesburg safe?
Not especially. Hattiesburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.8 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 Hattiesburg?
235.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hattiesburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hattiesburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,521 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hattiesburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hattiesburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hattiesburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hattiesburg?
No. Crime in Hattiesburg has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hattiesburg compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Hattiesburg ranks behind about 76% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hattiesburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hattiesburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.8 per-thousand rate put Hattiesburg below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hattiesburg?
312.9 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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