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Is Moss Point, Mississippi Safe?

Population 11,743 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moss Point is a smaller community of 11,743 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,530 per 100K.

Moss Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoss PointMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate194.3309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2239.01996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate116.0--268.2
Theft Rate1530.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

194/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2239/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moss Point

Violent crime in Moss Point is well below the national average. The rate of 194.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2239.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,530 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moss Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault116
043% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,530
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moss Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moss Point
194.3
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moss Point
2239.0
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moss Point Safety

Is Moss Point safe?
Not especially. Moss Point earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moss Point?
243.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 194.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2239.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moss Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moss Point's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,530 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moss Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moss Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moss Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moss Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Moss Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Moss Point compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Moss Point 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 Moss Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Moss Point?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.3 per-thousand rate put Moss Point below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 194 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moss Point?
194.3 per 100,000, which is 47% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (116), robbery (28), 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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