Meridian, Mississippi Metro Area has a lower rate of both violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 17.45, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Meridian can feel relatively safe in terms of violent crime. However, property crime in this area is slightly higher, with a rate of 39.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could include crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite the lower rate of violent crime, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Meridian Metro Area violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Meridian Metro Area property crime is 39.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Meridian, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hoover, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hoover, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.