The Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area has been facing a significant amount of crime in recent years. According to background information, the area's violent crime rate is 14.4, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Hattiesburg is 39.3, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the area may have a lower number of violent crimes, there is still a prevalent issue with property crime. The community has been working to address these issues through increased police presence and community outreach programs. Despite these efforts, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in the Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hattiesburg Metro Area violent crime is 14.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hattiesburg Metro Area property crime is 39.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Gulfport, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Gulfport, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.