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Is Hernando, Mississippi Safe?

Population 18,824 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,824, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hernando 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 1,116 per 100K.

Hernando Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHernandoMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.2309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1835.81996.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1116.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hernando

Violent crime in Hernando is close to the national average. The rate of 327.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1835.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,116 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hernando Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,116
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hernando Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hernando
327.2
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hernando
1835.8
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hernando Safety

Is Hernando safe?
Not especially. Hernando earns a C with a crime rate of 216.3 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 Hernando?
216.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1835.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hernando safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hernando's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,116 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hernando?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hernando generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hernando police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hernando?
No. Crime in Hernando has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hernando compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Hernando ranks behind about 73% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hernando 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 Hernando?
Bad. A C grade and 216.3 per-thousand rate put Hernando below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 327 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hernando?
327.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (74), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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