Helena, MS Crime

The crime rate in Helena, MS is higher than the national average for both violent crime and property crime. Violent crime in Helena is 21.6, compared to the US average of 22.7, while property crime in Helena is 41.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Helena has a higher incidence of both violent and property crimes than other areas of the country. It is important for citizens to be aware of this fact and take precautions when living or traveling in the area. Local law enforcement should also be vigilant and focus on prevention, as well as responding to reported incidents of criminal activity.

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NOTE: The city of Helena, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bayou La Batre, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.