Helena, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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73%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

79%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

71%

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.

Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Helena_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	637 (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)	78 (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)	558 (estimate)	1,747	1,954

Helena crime map

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

Helena crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Helena are 79% lower than the national average
In Helena you have a 1 in 158 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Helena is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Helena has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Helena

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Helena is 1 in 1277

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Helena is 1 in 180

The chance of being a victim of crime in Helena is 1 in 158

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

Helena police department

Item	Helena	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}
Wade, MS	1,829	45	324	370
Hurley, MS	1,279	48	344	392
Big Point, MS	620	99	706	805
Escatawpa, MS	2,958	141	1,005	1,146
Grand Bay, AL	3,829	220	935	1,155
Vancleave, MS	4,934	147	1,050	1,197
Gulf Park Estates, MS	6,238	160	1,138	1,298
Helena, MS	794	78	558	637

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
McCammon, ID	794	254	978	1,232
Lancaster, MO	794	732	3,510	4,242
Osmond, NE	794	346	2,309	2,654
Clarkrange, TN	794	879	3,252	4,130
La Belle, MO	794	738	3,536	4,274
Helena, MS	794	78	558	637

Source: The Helena, 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.