West, MS is a small town with a population of approximately 7,000 people. Unfortunately, the town has seen its fair share of crime. The violent crime rate in West, MS is 23.2 which is slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in West, MS is 45.3 which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This suggests that West, MS has an elevated level of criminal activity compared to other towns and cities across the United States. To address this issue, community leaders and law enforcement agencies will need to work together to improve security and safety in West, MS for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West violent crime is 23.2. (The US average is 22.7)
West property crime is 45.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vaiden, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vaiden, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.