Picayune, MS crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Picayune, MS demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (57.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 159 incidents suggests Picayune maintains good community safety standards.
Picayune demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data, we can analyze the crime landscape of an area identified by the GEOID "16000US2857160." This area experienced a total of 159 reported crimes. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion, accounting for 91 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, with 58 incidents, followed by burglary/breaking & entering (11 incidents), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (9 incidents), stolen property offenses (8 incidents), and motor vehicle theft (5 incidents). Assault is the second most frequent crime category, with 48 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 13 incidents, primarily fraud offenses (12 incidents) and counterfeiting/forgery (1 incident). Sex offenses are relatively low, with 4 incidents, broken down into kidnapping/abduction (3 incidents) and sex offenses (1 incident). Robbery is infrequent, with only 1 reported incident. Homicide is also relatively low, with 2 reported incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, we need to associate the GEOID "16000US2857160" with a specific city and state. Once identified, we can gather demographic data such as population and median income. With the population figure, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, providing a standardized measure for comparison. Furthermore, we can use the crime data to estimate a safety score and assign a corresponding safety grade. We can also calculate the violent crime rate (assault, homicide, sex offenses, and robbery) and the property crime rate. Crime map data, if available, would visually represent crime hotspots and patterns. Zip code data associated with the area would allow for a more granular analysis of crime distribution. Finally, by comparing these metrics with national averages and similar areas, we can gain deeper insights into the safety and security of the community represented by GEOID "16000US2857160."
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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 Picayune, MS.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Picayune, MS and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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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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