Ridgeland, MS has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Ridgeland is 17.3, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Ridgeland can feel relatively safe in their community. However, it is important to note that the property crime rate in Ridgeland is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 41.5 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's proximity to larger metropolitan areas and the increased likelihood of theft and burglary. Despite this, Ridgeland still remains a relatively safe community, with a lower overall crime rate than many other cities in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ridgeland violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Ridgeland property crime is 41.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.