Crime in the Tupelo, MS Metro Area has been a major concern for residents and authorities alike. With a violent crime rate of 14.6, the area has a lower rate compared to the national average of 22.7. Despite this, the community is still impacted by the presence of violent crimes, which include murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime, on the other hand, has a rate of 56.225, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism, leading to financial losses for both individuals and businesses. While the area may have a lower rate of violent crime, the high rate of property crime remains a concern and efforts are being made to address it.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Tupelo Metro Area violent crime is 14.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Tupelo Metro Area property crime is 56.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Tupelo, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Collierville, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Collierville, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.