Okolona, MS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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.

Okolona 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 Okolona 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 Okolona 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 Okolona crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Okolona_{/100k people}	Mississippi_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,087 (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)	134 (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)	953 (estimate)	1,747	1,954

Okolona crime map

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

Okolona crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Okolona are 64% lower than the national average
In Okolona you have a 1 in 93 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Okolona is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Okolona has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Okolona

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Okolona is 1 in 749

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Okolona is 1 in 105

The chance of being a victim of crime in Okolona is 1 in 93

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

Okolona police department

Item	Okolona	Mississippi	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	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}
Nettleton, MS	2,455	96	687	784
Shannon, MS	1,841	110	783	892
Houston, MS	3,426	151	1,075	1,226
Verona, MS	3,185	164	1,170	1,334
Aberdeen, MS	5,302	249	1,777	2,026
Plantersville, MS	789	276	1,971	2,247
Okolona, MS	2,601	134	953	1,087

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Christopher, IL	2,601	172	1,011	1,183
Chesterfield, IN	2,601	164	827	991
White Salmon, WA	2,601	0	826	826
Blue Hills, CT	2,600	100	995	1,095
Thomaston, NY	2,602	67	270	337
Okolona, MS	2,601	134	953	1,087

Source: The Okolona, 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.