Crime & Safety in Gulfport, MS

Gulfport has a violent crime rate of 326 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 185.1 per 100,000, robbery at 89.8, rape at 34.5. The murder rate is 16.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,824 per 100,000, 146% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,875, burglary at 579, vehicle theft at 370 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gulfport receives a safety grade of F.