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Is Natchez, Mississippi Safe?

Population 14,880 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,880, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Natchez earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,288 per 100K.

Natchez Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNatchezMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.1309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1790.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1288.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1790/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Natchez

Violent crime in Natchez is below the national average. The rate of 285.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1790.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,288 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Natchez Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,288
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Natchez Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Natchez
285.1
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Natchez
1790.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Natchez Safety

Is Natchez safe?
Not especially. Natchez earns a C with a crime rate of 207.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Natchez?
207.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1790.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Natchez safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Natchez has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Natchez?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Natchez generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Natchez police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Natchez?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Natchez's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Natchez compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Natchez ranks behind about 61% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Natchez 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 Natchez?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Natchez?
285.1 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) 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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