Natchez, MS Crime


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Natchez, Mississippi has some of the highest crime rates in the United States. The violent crime rate in Natchez is 22.4 which is higher than the US average rate of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Natchez is 83.1 which is more than double the national average of 35.4. This data shows that Natchez has an issue with both types of crime and public safety should be a priority for those living in or visiting this area. With proper policing and community engagement, it may be possible to reduce these rates in order to create a safer environment for all people involved.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Natchez violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Natchez property crime is 83.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Natchez, MS Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000305.25.416.1117.81667651.51129.86382.5139.2
20013455.421.6161.7156.36527.91024.25352.8150.9
200331811.255.8100.4150.66806.91037.85640.8128.3
2004230.95.622.5112.790.17384.31126.56156.4101.4
2005195.6017.392.186.36421.2880.35425.8115.1
200627811.847.371147.95548.71023.44466.159.2
2007336.717.723.6124171.35735.411404512.782.7
2008316.412.230.497.4176.54837.81448.33243.5146
200929012.361.7129.686.43769.51344.92282.7141.9
2010359.812.663.1170.4113.65567.81281.54153.8132.6
201141025.263.1208.2113.66131.71476.24510.5145.1
2012369.319.170165.5114.65380.11177.94144.957.3
2014414.325.919.4116.5252.56914.4861.15910.9142.4
201531719.813.279.2204.76287.1931.25131.4224.5
2016426.66.753.3120246.65032.3819.84079.2133.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Vidalia, LA413.34,495.04,01542019
Ferriday, LA307.12,549.13,437122018
Roxie, MS0.00.0555192011
Jonesville, LA814.15,608.32,258272014
Gloster, MS311.2622.41,078332011
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Brookhaven, MS373.83,215.110,713552019
Pineville, LA799.45,160.914,725622019
Zachary, LA438.73,526.011,310632019
Alexandria, LA1,569.88,964.248,886662019
Baker, LA385.22,462.213,315682019

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Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 14 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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