Oxford, MS Metro Area has a lower-than-average rate of violent crime compared to the US average. Specifically, the violent crime rate here is 11.3 while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Oxford is also lower than the national average, coming in at 38 compared to 35.4 for the US as a whole. This suggests that Oxford is relatively safe when it comes to criminal activity, making it an attractive option for those who want to live in a secure environment.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oxford Metro Area violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Oxford Metro Area property crime is 38.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Oxford, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Southaven, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Southaven, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.