Wiggins, MS Crime


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Wiggins, MS is a small town with a population of approximately 4,400 people. While it may seem like a peaceful community, the crime statistics tell a different story. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Wiggins is 9.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of violence. From assault and robbery to murder, there are still incidents of violent crime occurring in Wiggins. Additionally, the property crime rate in Wiggins is 60.2, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These crime rates, while lower than the national average, still serve as a reminder that crime can happen anywhere, even in seemingly peaceful towns like Wiggins.

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

Wiggins violent crime is 9.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Wiggins property crime is 60.2. (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
Wiggins, MS Crime History
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Pop. Miles Data
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Poplarville, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232015
Purvis, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252011
Gulfport, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock312019
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per 100k
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Poplarville, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232015
Purvis, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252011
Lucedale, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock322012
Pass Christian, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock382019
Columbia, MS  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock492013

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Wiggins is a small community and has a lot of small town perks. I moved here from the coast in 1999 and I love it! It has a slow pace and is close enough to big cities  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Atlanta and Washington, DC and enjoyed them, but the thing I love most about Wiggins in the location. I'm close to bigger places so I can enjoy the arts,  More

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