DeSoto, MS County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in DeSoto County is 14.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in this county is 39.9, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. This may be due to the efforts of law enforcement and community programs aimed at reducing crime. However, despite these lower crime rates, it is still important for residents of DeSoto County to remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety and the security of their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
DeSoto County violent crime is 14.2. (The US average is 22.7)
DeSoto County property crime is 39.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of DeSoto, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Southaven, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Southaven, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.