Clinton, MS Crime


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Located just west of Mississippi's capital city, Clinton is a small town with a population of around 25,000 people. While it may seem like a quiet and peaceful community, the crime rates in Clinton tell a different story. According to the most recent data, the town's violent crime rate is 11.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in Clinton is slightly higher than the national average, sitting at 30.1 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from physical harm, they still face a significant risk of having their property stolen or vandalized. With this context in mind, it is clear that although Clinton may have lower crime rates compared to the rest of the country, it is still important for residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings.

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

Clinton violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Clinton property crime is 30.1. (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
Clinton, MS Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2008  Unlock033.960.230.11886542.11148.2195.8
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Pearl, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142012
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Clinton, a small city west of Jackson, Mississippi, is an excellent retirement locale -- housing options are varied and affordable, crime in Clinton is low, local  More

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The population figures being touted by city hall indicate a recent surge of growth within the city limits. This growth is entirely due to a large and bitterly fought  More

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Clinton has a very oppressive city govenment who became nationally known with the "treehouse fiasco", the details of which can be viewed at: www.saveourtreehouse.com   More

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