Located in the southern region of Mississippi, the Picayune Metropolitan Area has a relatively high level of violent crime with a rate of 21.05 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7, but still a concerning statistic for the local community. In comparison, property crime in the area is even more prevalent with a rate of 50.35, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. These figures, provided by the background information, give context to the crime in Picayune and highlight the need for continued efforts to address and prevent criminal activity in the area. Residents of Picayune and its neighboring communities should remain vigilant and work together to create a safer environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Picayune Metro Area violent crime is 21.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Picayune Metro Area property crime is 50.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Picayune, 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.