Myrtle, MS has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Myrtle is 21.8, just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Myrtle is higher at 43.3, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Myrtle may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they may be more likely to experience property crimes such as theft or burglary. It is important for the community to continue to work towards preventing crime and keeping the town safe for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Myrtle violent crime is 21.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Myrtle property crime is 43.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Myrtle, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New Albany, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New Albany, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.