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Is Pascagoula, Mississippi Safe?

Population 21,409 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pascagoula is a smaller community of 21,409 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,344 per 100K.

Pascagoula Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPascagoulaMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.9309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1939.51996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1344.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate317.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1940/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pascagoula

Violent crime in Pascagoula is close to the national average. The rate of 371.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1939.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,344 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pascagoula Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,344
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft317
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pascagoula Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pascagoula
371.9
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pascagoula
1939.5
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pascagoula Safety

Is Pascagoula safe?
Not especially. Pascagoula earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.1 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 Pascagoula?
231.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1939.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pascagoula safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pascagoula's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,344 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pascagoula?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pascagoula generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pascagoula police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pascagoula?
No. Crime in Pascagoula has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Pascagoula compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Pascagoula ranks behind about 74% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pascagoula to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pascagoula?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.1 per-thousand rate put Pascagoula below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pascagoula?
371.9 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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