West Hattiesburg, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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.

West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Hattiesburg_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	993 (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)	133 (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)	861 (estimate)	1,363	1,760

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West Hattiesburg crime map

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

West Hattiesburg crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Hattiesburg are 63% lower than the national average
In West Hattiesburg you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Hattiesburg is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Hattiesburg has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In West Hattiesburg (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Hattiesburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Hattiesburg is 1 in 755

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Hattiesburg is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Hattiesburg is 1 in 101

Year Over Year Crime In West Hattiesburg (per 100,000 people)

West Hattiesburg police department

Item	West Hattiesburg	Mississippi	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	4,806	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.8	3.3

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}
Sumrall, MS	2,276	45	291	336
Arnold Line, MS	1,654	66	428	494
Petal, MS	10,624	130	391	522
Rawls Springs, MS	1,708	74	483	557
Purvis, MS	2,198	51	970	1,021
Hattiesburg, MS	46,010	222	3,465	3,687
West Hattiesburg, MS	5,944	133	861	993

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Southold, NY	5,946	124	559	683
Kingston, TN	5,946	127	301	428
Geneva, OH	5,947	280	1,475	1,755
Hidden Valley Lake, CA	5,948	432	1,849	2,281
Columbia, MS	5,940	212	1,374	1,585
West Hattiesburg, MS	5,944	133	861	993

Source: The West Hattiesburg, 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.