Mississippi
Southern Hospitality, Mississippi Style
A Message from the Governor
Governor Reeves continues to build on his strong record as a conservative leader who fights to guard taxpayers’ dollars, improve educational opportunities, and grow new careers.
Tate Reeves
About Mississippi
Mississippi, often called the “Magnolia State,” is a southern state in the United States known for its rich history, warm hospitality, and unique cultural heritage. With its graceful magnolia trees, historic landmarks, and musical traditions, Mississippi offers a glimpse into the heart of the American South.
Mississippi played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with pivotal events like the Freedom Summer and the integration of the University of Mississippi. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson commemorates this history.
Crimes Overview
Mississippi has a higher violent crime rate compared to the national average. The state experiences 4.54 incidents of violent crime per 1000 residents, while the national average is 4 incidents per 1000 residents.
In addition to the higher violent crime rate, Mississippi also faces higher rates of burglary, drug offenses, and weapon law violations compared to the national average. The state’s burglary crime rate is 35% higher than the national average, and its drug offenses rate is 70% higher. The weapon law violations rate is also 11% higher than the national average.
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Mississippi Crime Rates by City
Ackerman
Amory
Batesville
Bay Springs
Bay St. Louis
Biloxi
Blue Springs
Booneville
Brandon
Brookhaven
Bruce
Byhalia
Byram
Calhoun City
Charleston
Cleveland
Clinton
Coldwater
Corinth
Derma
D’Iberville
Eupora
Florence
Flowood
Forest
Fulton
Gautier
Gulfport
Hattiesburg
Heidelberg
Hernando
Holly Springs
Horn Lake
Kosciusko
Laurel
Long Beach
Louisville
Lucedale
Madison
Mathiston
Mendenhall
Morton
Myrtle
Oakland
Ocean Springs
Olive Branch
Oxford
Pascagoula
Pass Christian
Petal
Pontotoc
Poplarville
Port Gibson
Puckett
Raymond
Richland
Ridgeland
Sandersville
Seminary
Smithville
Southaven
Starkville
Sumner
Sumrall
Tunica
Union
Vardaman
Vicksburg
Walnut
Water Valley
Waveland
Waynesboro
West Point
Wiggins
Metropolitan Counties
DeSoto
Forrest
Hancock
Harrison
Lamar
Madison
Stone
Tate
Tunica
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Alcorn
Amite
Attala
Bolivar
Calhoun
Chickasaw
Choctaw
Claiborne
Clay
Coahoma
George
Grenada
Jasper
Jefferson
Kemper
Lafayette
Leake
Lee
Lincoln
Lowndes
Marion
Monroe
Neshoba
Noxubee
Oktibbeha
Pike
Pontotoc
Prentiss
Smith
Sunflower
Tallahatchie
Tishomingo
Union
Wayne
Webster
Winston