Picayune, MS Crime


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Picayune, Mississippi has a crime rate that is higher than the national average in both violent and property crimes. According to the most recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Picayune is 27.6, whereas the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Picayune are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Picayune is 65.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This high crime rate can cause concern and fear for the safety of those living in Picayune, making it important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and reduce these crimes.

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

Picayune violent crime is 27.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Picayune property crime is 65.8. (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
Picayune, MS Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Pearl River, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Slidell, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Bogalusa, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Poplarville, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232015
Bay St. Louis, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242012
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Slidell, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182019
Bogalusa, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Bay St. Louis, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242012
Covington, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock262018
Mandeville, LA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock272019

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Reviews for Picayune
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Over 5 years ago

Moved down here from the midwest. Crime is very bad in pearl river county. 4 or 5 murders in the county so far this year. Drugs are all over. Decaying houses are all  More

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Over 7 years ago

Picayune is overall a decent place to live. Beware of constractors. Over all they are good people however they hire all of the dope heads and excons that will Rob you  More

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Over 9 years ago

we moved from southern Indiana, the snow and cold weather, you can have it. It did get hot there yet not as humid, the growing season here is longer, there is no tax on  More

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