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Is Ridgeland, Mississippi Safe?

Population 24,750 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Ridgeland faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Ridgeland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRidgelandMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2195.21996.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ridgeland

Violent crime in Ridgeland is close to the national average. The rate of 370.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2195.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ridgeland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ridgeland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgeland
370.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgeland
2195.2
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgeland Safety

Is Ridgeland safe?
Not especially. Ridgeland earns a D with a crime rate of 256.6 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 Ridgeland?
256.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2195.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ridgeland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ridgeland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ridgeland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ridgeland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ridgeland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ridgeland?
No. Crime in Ridgeland has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Ridgeland compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Ridgeland ranks behind about 87% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland?
Bad. A D grade and 256.6 per-thousand rate put Ridgeland below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ridgeland?
370.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) 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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