Crime & Safety in Oxford, MS

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

Oxford has a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 79.9 per 100,000, robbery at 7.3, rape at 40.0. The murder rate is 3.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,856 per 100,000, 5% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,664, burglary at 134, vehicle theft at 54 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Oxford receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent130.8/100K
66% below US avg
Murder3.6/100K
42% below US avg
Rape40.0/100K
Robbery7.3/100K
Assault79.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,856.2/100K
5% below US avg
Burglary134.4/100K
Theft1,663.7/100K
Vehicle Theft54.5/100K
Arson3.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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