Panola County, located in the state of Mississippi, has been facing significant challenges when it comes to crime rates. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 25.9, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Additionally, the property crime rate in Panola County stands at 55.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates have caused concern among residents and local authorities, leading to efforts to improve safety and security in the county. Factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity have been identified as contributing factors to the crime problem in Panola County. It is important for the community to come together and address these issues in order to create a safer environment for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Panola County violent crime is 25.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Panola County property crime is 55.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Panola, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hernando, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hernando, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.