Located in the southwestern part of Mississippi, Adams County has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of crime than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in the county is 26.8, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Adams County is 81.3, which is more than double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high levels of crime in Adams County have caused concern and efforts are being made to address and reduce these numbers. Unfortunately, this has led to a sense of unease and fear among the residents of Adams County, who are hoping for a safer and more secure community in the future.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Adams County violent crime is 26.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Adams County property crime is 81.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Adams, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Natchez, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Natchez, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.