Safest Cities in Mississippi

Top 64 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Mississippi

1 Richland 23.2 per 1K

2 Petal 28.0 per 1K

3 Madison 38.7 per 1K

4 Tupelo 49.9 per 1K

5 Canton 58.7 per 1K

6 D'Iberville 70.8 per 1K

7 Forest 74.9 per 1K

8 Long Beach 83.5 per 1K

9 Pontotoc 98.3 per 1K

10 Amory 98.3 per 1K

11 Brandon 106.4 per 1K

12 Hernando 112.1 per 1K

13 Horn Lake 113.7 per 1K

14 Ocean Springs 128.8 per 1K

15 Bay St. Louis 133.1 per 1K

16 Diamondhead 133.1 per 1K

17 Waveland 133.1 per 1K

18 Byram 145.7 per 1K

19 Gulf Hills 159.9 per 1K

20 Gulf Park Estates 159.9 per 1K

21 Southaven 165.1 per 1K

22 Corinth 166.3 per 1K

23 Starkville 172.1 per 1K

24 Flowood 202.1 per 1K

25 Yazoo City 210.6 per 1K

26 Louisville 218.0 per 1K

27 Olive Branch 229.6 per 1K

28 Hattiesburg 230.6 per 1K

29 Pass Christian 254.6 per 1K

30 Pascagoula 259.1 per 1K

31 West Hattiesburg 260.8 per 1K

32 Columbia 260.8 per 1K

33 Ridgeland 273.1 per 1K

34 St. Martin 283.2 per 1K

35 Latimer 283.2 per 1K

36 Gautier 285.5 per 1K

37 Greenville 294.7 per 1K

38 Vancleave 313.1 per 1K

39 Gulfport 326.0 per 1K

40 Batesville 331.8 per 1K

41 Kosciusko 339.5 per 1K

42 McComb 361.3 per 1K

43 Senatobia 362.1 per 1K

44 Grenada 362.1 per 1K

45 Oxford 362.1 per 1K

46 Clarksdale 362.1 per 1K

47 Brookhaven 373.9 per 1K

48 West Point 373.9 per 1K

49 Pearl 375.5 per 1K

50 Biloxi 407.1 per 1K

51 Natchez 414.4 per 1K

52 Meridian 490.8 per 1K

53 Moss Point 531.2 per 1K

54 Columbus 535.6 per 1K

55 Philadelphia 660.2 per 1K

56 Laurel 676.7 per 1K

57 Picayune 685.7 per 1K

58 Clinton 924.1 per 1K

59 Cleveland 1,238.3 per 1K

60 Greenwood 1,238.3 per 1K

61 Indianola 1,238.3 per 1K

62 Holly Springs 1,580.8 per 1K

63 Ripley 1,580.8 per 1K

64 New Albany 1,580.8 per 1K

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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