Located in the state of Mississippi, Washington County has seen its fair share of crime in recent years. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 24.6, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, and assault. Property crime is also a major issue in Washington County, with a rate of 70.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These high rates of crime can be concerning for residents and local law enforcement, making it important for the community to come together to address and prevent these issues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington County violent crime is 24.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington County property crime is 70.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greenville, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greenville, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.