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Is Olive Branch, Mississippi Safe?

Population 47,563 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 47,563, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Olive Branch earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,501 per 100K.

Olive Branch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOlive BranchMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.7309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2075.01996.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1501.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate381.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2075/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Olive Branch

Violent crime in Olive Branch is close to the national average. The rate of 400.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2075.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,501 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Olive Branch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,501
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft381
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Olive Branch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olive Branch
400.7
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Olive Branch
2075.0
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Branch Safety

Is Olive Branch safe?
Not especially. Olive Branch earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.6 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 Olive Branch?
247.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2075.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Olive Branch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Olive Branch's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,501 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Olive Branch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Olive Branch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Olive Branch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Olive Branch?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Olive Branch's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Olive Branch compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Olive Branch ranks behind about 81% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.6 per-thousand rate put Olive Branch below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Olive Branch?
400.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (90), 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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