The crime rate in Shannon, MS is notably higher than the national average. The rate of violent crime in Shannon is 27.5 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the rate of property crime is 53.9 compared to the US average which is 35.4. This unfortunately means that residents of Shannon have a much higher chance of being exposed to both violent and property crimes than those living elsewhere in the country. As such, it's important for people living in or visiting Shannon to be aware of their surroundings and to take necessary precautions such as avoiding entering unfamiliar or dangerous areas alone and making sure their valuables are not left unattended or unsecured.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shannon violent crime is 27.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Shannon property crime is 53.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shannon, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Verona, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Verona, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.