Carthage, MS is a relatively safe town when compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Carthage is 8.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Carthage is 24.6, much lower than the 35.4 national average. This suggests that citizens of Carthage can rest easy knowing their safety is taken seriously by local government and law enforcement officers alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Carthage violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Carthage property crime is 24.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.