New Augusta, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

23%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

2%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

New Augusta crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that New Augusta crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The New Augusta crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The New Augusta crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	New Augusta_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,077 (estimate)	1,574	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.4	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.3	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	18.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	155.4	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	277 (estimate)	211	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	235.2	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	982.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	145.3	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,800 (estimate)	1,363	1,760

New Augusta crime map

The New Augusta crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in New Augusta 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 New Augusta crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the New Augusta 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

New Augusta crime rates are 2% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in New Augusta are 23% lower than the national average
In New Augusta you have a 1 in 49 chance of becoming a victim of crime
New Augusta is safer than 30% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in New Augusta has decreased by 12%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in New Augusta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in New Augusta is 1 in 361

The chance of being a victim of property crime in New Augusta is 1 in 56

The chance of being a victim of crime in New Augusta is 1 in 49

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New Augusta police department

Item	New Augusta	Mississippi	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1	4,806	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	3.8	3.3

There are a total of 1 New Augusta police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.8% less than the Mississippi average and 51.8% 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}
Petal, MS	10,624	130	391	522
Richton, MS	1,441	71	459	530
Beaumont, MS	935	198	1,284	1,482
McLain, MS	331	303	1,968	2,271
New Augusta, MS	461	277	1,800	2,077

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Germany, MN	461	291	1,819	2,110
Bonaparte, IA	461	351	1,874	2,225
Hilda, SC	461	609	2,738	3,347
Strattanville, PA	461	324	1,892	2,216
Tees Toh, AZ	461	681	2,892	3,573
New Augusta, MS	461	277	1,800	2,077

Source: The New Augusta, MS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.