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Is Picayune, Mississippi Safe?

Population 12,019 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Picayune is a smaller community of 12,019 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,703 per 100K.

Picayune Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPicayuneMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate203.4309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1906.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1703.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

203/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1906/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Picayune

Violent crime in Picayune is well below the national average. The rate of 203.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1906.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,703 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Picayune Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,703
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Picayune Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Picayune
203.4
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Picayune
1906.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Picayune Safety

Is Picayune safe?
Not especially. Picayune earns a C with a crime rate of 211 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 Picayune?
211 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 203.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1906.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Picayune safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Picayune 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 Picayune?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Picayune generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Picayune police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Picayune?
Crime rates have held steady in Picayune, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Picayune compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Picayune ranks behind about 66% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Picayune to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Picayune?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Picayune?
203.4 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (34), and murder (2.0) 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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