Pontotoc, MS County has a lower than average rate of violent crime, with a rate of 20.6 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the county is slightly higher than the US average, with a rate of 41.7 compared to 35.4. Despite these statistics, law enforcement in Pontotoc is actively working to prevent and reduce crime in the area. The community has also implemented various safety measures, such as neighborhood watch programs and increased police presence, to ensure the safety of its residents. While there is still room for improvement, the efforts of the county are evident in the lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Pontotoc County violent crime is 20.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Pontotoc County property crime is 41.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Pontotoc, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tupelo, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tupelo, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.