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Is Pearl, Mississippi Safe?

Population 28,864 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pearl is a smaller community of 28,864 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,629 per 100K.

Pearl Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPearlMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.3309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1929.71996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1629.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1930/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pearl

Violent crime in Pearl is close to the national average. The rate of 320.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1929.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,629 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pearl Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,629
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pearl Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pearl
320.3
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pearl
1929.7
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl Safety

Is Pearl safe?
Not especially. Pearl earns a C with a crime rate of 225 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 Pearl?
225 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1929.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pearl safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pearl's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,629 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pearl?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pearl generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pearl police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pearl?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pearl's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Pearl compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Pearl ranks behind about 68% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pearl to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Pearl?
Bad. A C grade and 225 per-thousand rate put Pearl below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pearl?
320.3 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (54), 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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