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Safest Cities in Mississippi

Top 64 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Mississippi

1 Richland 23/100K
2 Petal 28/100K
3 Madison 39/100K
4 Tupelo 50/100K
5 Canton 59/100K
6 D'Iberville 71/100K
7 Forest 75/100K
8 Long Beach 83/100K
9 Pontotoc 98/100K
10 Amory 98/100K
11 Brandon 106/100K
12 Hernando 112/100K
13 Horn Lake 114/100K
14 Ocean Springs 129/100K
15 Bay St. Louis 133/100K
16 Diamondhead 133/100K
17 Waveland 133/100K
18 Byram 146/100K
19 Gulf Hills 160/100K
20 Gulf Park Estates 160/100K
21 Southaven 165/100K
22 Corinth 166/100K
23 Starkville 172/100K
24 Flowood 202/100K
25 Yazoo City 211/100K
26 Louisville 218/100K
27 Olive Branch 230/100K
28 Hattiesburg 231/100K
29 Pass Christian 255/100K
30 Pascagoula 259/100K
31 West Hattiesburg 261/100K
32 Columbia 261/100K
33 Ridgeland 273/100K
34 St. Martin 283/100K
35 Latimer 283/100K
36 Gautier 286/100K
37 Greenville 295/100K
38 Vancleave 313/100K
39 Gulfport 326/100K
40 Batesville 332/100K
41 Kosciusko 340/100K
42 McComb 361/100K
43 Senatobia 362/100K
44 Grenada 362/100K
45 Oxford 362/100K
46 Clarksdale 362/100K
47 Brookhaven 374/100K
48 West Point 374/100K
49 Pearl 376/100K
50 Biloxi 407/100K
51 Natchez 414/100K
52 Meridian 491/100K
53 Moss Point 531/100K
54 Columbus 536/100K
55 Philadelphia 660/100K
56 Laurel 677/100K
57 Picayune 686/100K
58 Clinton 924/100K
59 Cleveland 1,238/100K
60 Greenwood 1,238/100K
61 Indianola 1,238/100K
62 Holly Springs 1,581/100K
63 Ripley 1,581/100K
64 New Albany 1,581/100K

The safest cities in Mississippi have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Richland leads with just 23.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Richland has just 23.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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