Moorhead, MS has been struggling with high levels of crime, particularly in the area of violent crime. According to the latest statistics, the rate of violent crime in Moorhead stands at 22.5 per 1,000 residents, just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, it is the property crime rate that is of major concern, with a rate of 44.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. The combination of these two factors has created a sense of fear and insecurity among the residents of Moorhead, who are constantly worried about becoming victims of crime. This has also had a negative impact on the overall well-being and economic development of the town, making it a pressing issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Moorhead violent crime is 22.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Moorhead property crime is 44.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Moorhead, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sunflower, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sunflower, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.