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Is Long Beach, Mississippi Safe?

Population 17,309 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Long Beach 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 1,894 per 100K.

Long Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLong BeachMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.2309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2206.71996.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1894.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

366/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2207/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Long Beach

Violent crime in Long Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 366.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2206.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,894 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Long Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,894
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Long Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
366.2
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
2206.7
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Beach Safety

Is Long Beach safe?
Not especially. Long Beach earns a D with a crime rate of 257.3 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 Long Beach?
257.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2206.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Long Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Long Beach's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,894 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Long Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Long Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Long Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Long Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Long Beach compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Long Beach ranks behind about 86% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
Bad. A D grade and 257.3 per-thousand rate put Long Beach below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 366 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Long Beach?
366.2 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) 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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