The small town of Helena, Mississippi has seen a recent increase in crime rates, particularly in violent crimes. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Helena is currently at 21.6, just slightly below the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime is also a concern in Helena, with a rate of 41.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These numbers serve as a reminder that even in a close-knit community like Helena, crime is still a prevalent issue that needs to be addressed.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Helena violent crime is 21.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Helena property crime is 41.7. (The US average is 35.4)
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.