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Is Vicksburg, Mississippi Safe?

Population 19,830 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Vicksburg is a smaller community of 19,830 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 191.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,384 per 100K.

Vicksburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVicksburgMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.61996.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1384.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate161.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1701/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vicksburg

Violent crime in Vicksburg is well below the national average. The rate of 216.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,384 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vicksburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,384
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft161
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vicksburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vicksburg
216.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vicksburg
1700.6
State
1996.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vicksburg Safety

Is Vicksburg safe?
It depends on where in Vicksburg you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Vicksburg?
191.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vicksburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vicksburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vicksburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vicksburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vicksburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Vicksburg compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Middle of the pack for Mississippi. Vicksburg isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Mississippi cities.
How safe is Vicksburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vicksburg?
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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Vicksburg?
216.6 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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