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Crime & Safety in Laurel, MS

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Laurel has a violent crime rate of 677 per 100,000 residents, 78% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 476.4 per 100,000, robbery at 113.7, rape at 75.8. The murder rate is 10.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,331 per 100,000, 121% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,653, burglary at 1,381, vehicle theft at 298 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Laurel receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Laurel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent676.7/100K
78% above US avg
Murder10.8/100K
72% above US avg
Rape75.8/100K
Robbery113.7/100K
Assault476.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,331.1/100K
121% above US avg
Burglary1,380.5/100K
Theft2,652.8/100K
Vehicle Theft297.8/100K
Arson5.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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