Algoma, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Algoma 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 Algoma 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 Algoma 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 Algoma crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Algoma_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,404 (estimate)	1,992	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.8	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.7	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	178.0	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	296 (estimate)	245	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	350.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,222.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	173.9	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,109 (estimate)	1,747	1,954

Algoma crime map

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

Algoma crime rates are 3% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Algoma are 20% lower than the national average
In Algoma you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Algoma is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Algoma has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Algoma

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Algoma is 1 in 339

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Algoma is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Algoma is 1 in 42

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

Algoma police department

Item	Algoma	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}
Ecru, MS	1,321	87	619	706
Thaxton, MS	688	278	1,981	2,259
Sherman, MS	616	299	2,129	2,427
New Houlka, MS	497	332	2,367	2,699
Toccopola, MS	298	333	2,371	2,704
Pontotoc, MS	6,070	451	3,292	3,743
Algoma, MS	697	296	2,109	2,404

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Merrill, OR	697	508	4,356	4,863
Huntsville, UT	697	165	1,289	1,453
Athol, ID	697	326	1,256	1,582
Clifton, ID	697	296	1,139	1,435
Kapp Heights, PA	697	353	1,871	2,224
Algoma, MS	697	296	2,109	2,404

Source: The Algoma, 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.