The Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in this area is 15.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Gulfport-Biloxi is 54.7, which is considerably lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area is relatively safe and has a lower likelihood of experiencing violent or property crimes. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how low the rate, can greatly impact the community and should still be taken seriously. Vigilance and proactive measures can help maintain the safety and security of this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gulfport-Biloxi Metro Area violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Gulfport-Biloxi Metro Area property crime is 54.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mobile, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mobile, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.