Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Hattiesburg is the safer city with a safety score of 38/100. Hattiesburg has a violent crime rate of 457.7/100K compared to 1,213.8/100K in Jackson.
| Metric | Hattiesburg Mississippi | Jackson Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 38/100 | 7/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 457.7 | 1,213.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,467.4 | 6,198.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,925.1 | 7,412.6 |
| Murder Rate | 17 | 50.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 137.6 | 360.5 |
| Assault Rate | 268.6 | 648.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 798.2 | 1,239 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,983.3 | 4,298.7 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 685.9 | 661.1 |
| Population | 192,569 | 65,420 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.