Located in Mississippi, Lamar County has been experiencing a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Lamar County is only 6.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lamar County is 6.6, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. These figures demonstrate that Lamar County is a relatively safe place to live in terms of crime. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can have a significant impact on the community. With a strong focus on community safety, the residents of Lamar County are working together to maintain the low crime rates and ensure that the county remains a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lamar County violent crime is 6.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lamar County property crime is 6.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lamar, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Gulfport, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Gulfport, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.