Lafayette, MS County has seen a significant decrease in violent crime compared to the US average. With a rate of 12.1, it is well below the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is still a concern in this county with a rate of 33, just slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while residents may feel safer from physical harm, they still need to be cautious about protecting their belongings. Despite the lower rates of violent crime, it is important for law enforcement to continue addressing and preventing all types of crime in Lafayette, MS County to maintain the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lafayette County violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette County property crime is 33.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lafayette, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Southaven, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Southaven, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.