Moss Point, MS Crime


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Located in Jackson County, Mississippi, Moss Point is a small city with a population of approximately 13,000. Unfortunately, it has gained a reputation for high rates of violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Moss Point is 37.2, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault. Property crime is also a major issue in Moss Point, with a rate of 83.2, almost two and a half times higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. These statistics paint a grim picture of the crime situation in Moss Point, highlighting the need for effective measures to be taken to improve safety and security in the city.

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

Moss Point violent crime is 37.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Moss Point property crime is 83.2. (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
Moss Point, MS Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Ocean Springs, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
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Over 8 years ago

I came here from Maine believing that like Maine, my service dog would be allowed anywhere I am. Come to find out that in Moss Point, MS hotels, service dogs are not  More

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Over 12 years ago

I purchased a house today in Moss Point Mississippi and at closing I found out that where the house is located in Moss Point I will have to pay both CITY and COUNTY  More

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