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Is Starkville, Mississippi Safe?

Population 25,754 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Starkville is a smaller community of 25,754 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,191 per 100K.

Starkville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStarkvilleMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1795.61996.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1191.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate192.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1796/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Starkville

Violent crime in Starkville is below the national average. The rate of 256.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1795.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,191 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Starkville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary192
071% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,191
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft192
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Starkville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Starkville
256.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Starkville
1795.6
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Starkville Safety

Is Starkville safe?
Not especially. Starkville earns a C with a crime rate of 205.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Starkville?
205.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1795.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Starkville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Starkville 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 Starkville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Starkville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Starkville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Starkville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Starkville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Starkville compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Middle of the pack for Mississippi. Starkville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Mississippi cities.
How safe is Starkville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Starkville?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Starkville?
256.6 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (52), 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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