Lamar, MS has safety grade D as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Lamar, MS is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Lamar, MS for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
N/A
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Lamar, MS demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (69.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 29 incidents suggests Lamar maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Lamar demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Lamar, MS Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2839000, a total of 29 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 20 of the total incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (7 incidents), followed by Burglary/Breaking & Entering (6 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (4 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (2 incidents), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (1 incident). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 7 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Sex offenses and homicide are the least frequent, each with only 1 incident classified as Sex Offenses and Homicide Offenses, respectively. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US2839000" represents a specific geographic area, but without a cross-reference table, the corresponding city and state cannot be determined. Furthermore, the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data are not included in the provided JSON data. These data points are essential for calculating crime rates, assessing the overall safety of the area, and comparing it to other regions.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
39201
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Safety78.1
Per 1K78
Total Crimes39203
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Safety41.3
Per 1K41
Total Crimes39096
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Safety35.2
Per 1K35
Total Crimes39150
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Safety36.1
Per 1K36
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FAQ about crime in Lamar, MS
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 Lamar, 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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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