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Is Horn Lake, Mississippi Safe?

Population 26,741 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Horn Lake 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 2,000 per 100K.

Horn Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHorn LakeMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.1309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2292.91996.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate2000.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate496.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Horn Lake

Violent crime in Horn Lake is below the national average. The rate of 252.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2292.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,000 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Horn Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary396
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,000
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft496
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Horn Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Horn Lake
252.1
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Horn Lake
2292.9
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Horn Lake Safety

Is Horn Lake safe?
Not especially. Horn Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Horn Lake?
254.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2292.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Horn Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Horn Lake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,000 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Horn Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Horn Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Horn Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Horn Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Horn Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Horn Lake compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Horn Lake ranks behind about 75% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Horn Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Horn Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.5 per-thousand rate put Horn Lake below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Horn Lake?
252.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) 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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