A+
39%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
38%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
40%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWesson/100k peopleMississippi/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime23n/a (estimate)1,2891,5742,119
Murder0n/a0.07.45.0
Rape1n/a56.029.337.5
Robbery0n/a0.018.560.6
Assault3n/a168.1155.4256.1
Violent crime4n/a (estimate)224211359
Burglary5n/a280.1235.2229.2
Theft12n/a672.3982.51,272.1
Vehicle theft2n/a112.0145.3258.8
Property crime19n/a (estimate)1,0641,3631,760

Wesson crime map

Add this widget to your site

The Wesson crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wesson 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 Wesson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wesson 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.
Get Crime Data Within A 1-Mile Radius! Local Insights Report
  • View detailed crime data near your address
  • Use local crime insights to avoid risky areas
  • Get hyperlocal crime stats, not city averages
* Crime data not available for every address.
Local Insights Report

Compare Wesson, MS Crime

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      Crime Quick Facts

      • Wesson crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Wesson are 38% lower than the national average
      • In Wesson you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Wesson is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Wesson has increased by 87%

      Wesson, MS Crime Quiz

         

        Safest Places to Live in and Around Wesson

        See all the best places to live around Wesson
        How would you rate the amount of crime in Wesson?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Wesson?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        See all Wesson poll results

        Daily Crime In Wesson (per 100,000 people)

        How Safe is Wesson (higher is better)

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wesson

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wesson is 1 in 447
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wesson is 1 in 94
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Wesson is 1 in 78

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

        Wesson police department

        Item Wesson Mississippi National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a4,806558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.83.3

        Sex offenders in Mississippi

        State Total offenders Mississippi /100K National /100K
        Mississippi11,060380266
        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
        Hazlehurst, MS3,801129836965
        Brookhaven, MS12,0452031,3181,521
        Beauregard, MS4872551,6541,909
        Georgetown, MS2482711,7582,029
        Wesson, MS2,2242241,0641,289

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Easton, CA2,2242501,0681,318
        Spencer, IN2,224140617758
        Ely, IA2,22450267317
        Sumner, IA2,2249849148
        Granby, MO2,2242531,0641,318
        Wesson, MS2,2242241,0641,289
        Source: The Wesson, 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.