The crime rate in Meridian, MS is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Meridian is 29.9, which is much higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Meridian is 68.5, which is more than double the national average of 35.4. This shows that Meridian has a serious problem with crime and needs to take steps to address it as soon as possible in order to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Meridian violent crime is 29.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Meridian property crime is 68.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.