Forest, MS crime snapshot: safety grade D+, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Forest, MS demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (52.5% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 40 incidents suggests Forest maintains good community safety standards.
Forest demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2825340, a total of 40 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 19 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 17 incidents, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (12 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (3 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (2 incidents). Robbery accounts for 2 incidents, all classified as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively low, with only 1 incident reported as Sex Offenses, Non-forcible. Finally, there is 1 incident classified under "others," specifically Counterfeiting/Forgery. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2825340 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to determine the safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Once the city and state are identified, the total population can be used to calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents. The violent crime rate would be derived from the sum of assault and robbery incidents, while the property crime rate would be based on the total number of property crime incidents. These rates can then be compared to state and national averages to assess the relative safety of the area. Furthermore, knowing the city and state would allow for the retrieval of median income data, which can be correlated with crime rates to identify potential socioeconomic factors contributing to crime. Crime map data, including the spatial distribution of different crime types, could be obtained from local law enforcement agencies or publicly available crime mapping websites. Finally, zip code data associated with the area would enable a more granular analysis of crime patterns and trends.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Forest, MS.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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