These 3 MS Coast cities are among the most dangerous in the state, report says. Here’s why
Three cities on the Mississippi Coast recently ranked among some of the most dangerous cities in the state, according to a report.
The report by Reolink, an electronics brand specializing in home security cameras and systems, found the most dangerous cities in the Magnolia State based on the most recent federal and state crime data, according to analysts.
Pascagoula, Moss Point and Gautier all showed up on the ranking of the top 10 most dangerous cities, with 43.2, 22.7 and 25 total crimes per 1,000 residents, respectively.
Here’s how the coastal cities compared to other dangerous cities in Mississippi, according to Reolink.
What are the most dangerous cities in MS?
These are the top 10 most dangerous cities in Mississippi based on their combined violent and property crime rates per 1,000 residents, according to Reolink:
1. Laurel
Total crimes: 60 per capita
Violent offenses: 10.2
Property crimes: 49.3
2. Jackson
Total crimes: 40.5 per capita
Violent offenses: 5.2
Property crimes: 35.3
3. Pascagoula
Total crimes: 43.2 per capita
Violent offenses: 2.2
Property crimes: 41
4. Vicksburg
Total crimes: 39.6 per capita
Violent offenses: 6.3
Property crimes: 33.1
5. Natchez
Total crimes: 39.5 per capita
Violent offenses: 4.8
Property crimes: 34.7
6. Meridian
Total crimes: 32.6 per capita
Violent offenses: 2.5
Property crimes: 29.1
7. Greenwood
Total crimes: (no info from report)
Violent offenses: 35.9 per capita
Property crimes: 80.4
8. Moss Point
Total crimes: 22.7 per capita
Violent offenses: 2
Property crimes: 20.7
9. Gautier
Total crimes: 25 per capita
Violent offenses: 3
Property crimes: 22
10. McComb
Total crimes: 18.1 per capita
Violent offenses: 3.4
Property crimes: 14.7
How to stay safe in MS more dangerous areas
Here are some tips for staying safe in the areas of Mississippi that are less safe, according to Reolink:
- Always lock everything
- Add light
- Stay aware, especially after dark
- Park smart
- Watch your phone
- Call in anything suspicious you see
Which MS cities are the safest?
One of Mississippi’s coastal cities, Long Beach, is among the top 10 safest places in the state, according to Reolink. These are the top safest cities in the Magnolia State, according to the report:
1. Petal
2. Madison
3. Hernando
4. Brandon
5. Clinton
6. Long Beach
7. Waveland
8. Holly Springs
9. Richland
10. Byram
How did electronics brand find the safest and most dangerous MS cities?
Reolink analyzed data from the FBI and state crime dashboards and weighed violent attacks, break-ins and car thefts against each city’s population, analysts said.
