Senatobia, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Senatobia_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	184	n/a (estimate)	2,270	1,992	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	49.4	33.7	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	37.0	25.6	66.1
Assault	36	n/a	444.2	178.0	268.2
Violent crime	43	n/a (estimate)	531	245	370
Burglary	11	n/a	135.7	350.2	269.8
Theft	122	n/a	1,505.4	1,222.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	98.7	173.9	282.7
Property crime	141	n/a (estimate)	1,740	1,747	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Senatobia, MS

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Senatobia is 2.3% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Senatobia, there were 43 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 531 per 100,000 individuals, 43.5% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 141 property crimes, amounting to 1740 per 100,000 residents, 11% lower than the U.S. average.

When assessing the total crime rate in Senatobia per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within Senatobia, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

During the most recently reported crime year, Senatobia experienced a total of 0 reported murders. This statistic paints it as a beacon of security when it comes to severe violent crimes. Such an achievement not only instills a profound sense of security for its residents but also sets a high standard for other communities striving to create similarly secure environments. It underscores the area as a place where safety is a top priority, enhancing its appeal as a desirable location to live and thrive.

Senatobia maintains a property crime rate that closely resembles the national norm. In Senatobia, 1740 property crimes were reported, aligning with the national average of 1954 per 100,000 individuals. Consequently, the area's safety profile stands on par with the average city, neither significantly safer nor more dangerous. This consistency underscores a balanced commitment to community safety and security, providing residents with a stable and reassuring living environment.

Is Senatobia a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Senatobia is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Senatobia has a total crime rate that is 2% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.5 daily crimes (0.12 violent daily crimes and 0.39 daily property crimes) in Senatobia.

Potential Causes for Crime in Senatobia

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Senatobia crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Senatobia has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

In Senatobia, the cost of living is 15.74% lower than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

Senatobia has an average rental rate of $693 per month, compared to the national average of $949. In areas with high rental costs, some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions. Overcrowding can lead to increased stress and tension, which may contribute to domestic disputes and related property or violent crimes. Addressing affordable housing and economic mobility can be important strategies for reducing crime in such areas.

Senatobia crime map

The Senatobia crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Senatobia as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Senatobia crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Senatobia crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Senatobia crime rates are 2% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Senatobia are 43% higher than the national average
In Senatobia you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Senatobia is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Senatobia has increased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Senatobia (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Senatobia, MS per 100,000 people. In Senatobia, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.14 times more than the Mississippi average and 1.02 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Senatobia is 2.17 times more than the Mississippi average and 1.43 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Senatobia has a daily crime rate that is 1.00 times less than the Mississippi average and 1.12 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Senatobia (higher is better)

How safe is Senatobia, Mississippi compared to other cities in Mississippi and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Senatobia is safer than 22% of the cities in Mississippi and 20% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Mississippi and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Senatobia. Overall, Senatobia is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Senatobia

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Senatobia is 1 in 189

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Senatobia is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in Senatobia is 1 in 45

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Senatobia? In Senatobia, you have a 1 in 189 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 58. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Senatobia, MS is 1 in 45.

Year Over Year Crime In Senatobia (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Senatobia is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Senatobia has increased by 131% and the rate of property crime in Senatobia has increased by 5%. The total crime rate in Senatobia has increased by 20% year to year.

Senatobia police department

Item	Senatobia	Mississippi	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	4,806	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	3.8	3.3

There are a total of 23 Senatobia police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.8% less than the Mississippi average and 13.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Mississippi

State	Total offenders	Mississippi_/100K	National_/100K
Mississippi	11,060	380	266

There are a total of 11,060 sex offenders in Mississippi. This yields a total of 380 sex offenders in Mississippi per 100,000 residents which is 43% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Como, MS	1,919	93	664	757
Coldwater, MS	1,609	112	799	911
Sardis, MS	2,294	120	858	978
Crenshaw, MS	1,151	340	2,423	2,763
Sledge, MS	539	361	2,577	2,939
Senatobia, MS	7,759	531	1,740	2,270

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cushing, OK	7,759	232	2,502	2,733
Pomona, NJ	7,756	223	1,556	1,778
Withamsville, OH	7,754	227	1,376	1,603
Creston, IA	7,754	350	1,183	1,533
Winnemucca, NV	7,752	536	2,667	3,202
Senatobia, MS	7,759	531	1,740	2,270

Source: The Senatobia, MS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.