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Safest Cities in Mississippi (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Brookhaven is the safest city in Mississippi with a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Vicksburg (19.1/1K) and Greenville (19.7/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 41 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.3per 1K
Below National Avg
18of 41 cities
Above National Avg
23of 41 cities

All 41 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Brookhaven
B
18.9
2Vicksburg
B
19.1
3Greenville
B-
19.7
4Grenada
B-
19.8
5Greenwood
B-
19.9
6Cleveland
B-
20
7Starkville
B-
20.2
8Ocean Springs
B-
20.2
9Corinth
B-
20.3
10Natchez
B-
20.4
11D'Iberville
B-
20.4
12Meridian
B-
20.6
13Picayune
B-
20.9
14Hernando
B-
21.1
15Madison
B-
21.6
16Pearl
B-
21.7
17Brandon
B-
21.7
18Flowood
B-
21.9
19Clinton
B-
22.1
20Byram
B-
22.1
21Pascagoula
B-
22.2
22McComb
B-
22.2
23Hattiesburg
B-
22.6
24Petal
B-
22.9
25Olive Branch
C+
23.4
26Gulfport
C+
23.7
27Tupelo
C+
23.8
28Laurel
C+
23.8
29Moss Point
C+
23.8
30Columbus
C+
24
31Biloxi
C+
24.1
32Bay St. Louis
C+
24.1
33Clarksdale
C+
24.3
34Ridgeland
C+
24.4
35Horn Lake
C+
24.5
36Jackson
C+
24.6
37Long Beach
C+
24.6
38Oxford
C+
24.7
39Southaven
C+
24.8
40Gautier
C+
24.8
41Canton
C+
25.2

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Mississippi

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Mississippi. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Canton25.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 432/100K
2
C+
Gautier24.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 331/100K
3
C+
Southaven24.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 432/100K
4
C+
Oxford24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 425/100K
5
C+
Long Beach24.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 410/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Mississippi

What is the safest city in Mississippi?
As of 2026, Brookhaven is the safest city in Mississippi with a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Mississippi?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Mississippi based on crime rate are: Brookhaven, Vicksburg, Greenville, Grenada, Greenwood, Cleveland, Starkville, Ocean Springs, Corinth, Natchez.
What is the most dangerous city in Mississippi?
Canton has the highest crime rate in Mississippi at 25.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Mississippi?
The average crime rate across 41 tracked cities in Mississippi is 22.3 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 373 per 100K and property crime averages 1858 per 100K.
Is Mississippi safe to live in?
Mississippi has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 373 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Brookhaven earns a B while Canton gets a C+. 18 of 41 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Mississippi?
41 cities in Mississippi are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 18 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Mississippi →View all Mississippi city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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