Yazoo County, located in Mississippi, has been experiencing a high level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the county's violent crime rate is at 32.4, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that individuals living in Yazoo County are more likely to be a victim of a violent crime compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, property crime in Yazoo County is also a major concern, with a rate of 68.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high levels of both violent and property crime in Yazoo County can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and access to firearms. Law enforcement and community leaders continue to work towards finding solutions to reduce crime and promote safety in Yazoo County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Yazoo County violent crime is 32.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Yazoo County property crime is 68.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Yazoo, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Yazoo City, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.