The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Mississippi

The 10 Most Dangerous Places To Live In Mississippi For 2026

With six rankings on our HomeSnacks lists, Laurel, Mississippi is sure to have something for everyone. It’s on the cheapest places to live list, the best places to raise a family list, and the best places to retire in Mississippi list.

Unfortunately, if you live in Laurel, it’s also on the most dangerous cities in Mississippi list. You have a 1 in 95 chance of being a victim of a violent crime and 1 in 26 chance of being a victim of a property crime. Laurel is located halfway between Hattiesburg and Meridian off I-59.

Vicksburg was once a crucial trading spot along the Mississippi River. So much so that a Confederate surrender there on July 4, 1863, marked a crucial turning point in the Civil War. At one point, this was one of the most important locations in the entire country. But then again, so was Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

These days? Well, river traffic isn’t what it used to be. You can check out some of the historical monuments around town. But doing so forces you to take on some risk. Yes, the chances of getting shot by Union snipers is substantially lower than it was back in 1863. But, that said, the odds of getting your car stolen or suffering a random assault are much higher.

This Homesnacks list is the only one that Batesville, Mississippi made. Unfortunately, you really don’t want your town to be on the list for most dangerous cities in Mississippi. Ranked tenth highest in violent crime and second highest in property crime, you’re more likely to be a victim of murder or rape than getting your car or cell phone stolen.

Batesville is Panola County’s largest community and one of two county seats. If you take a stroll on Batesville Main Street, a popular tourist attraction, better be aware of your surroundings.

Even though Pascagoula is on the most dangerous cities list this year, the people of this town have something to celebrate. Pascagoula is up 7 from last year, but it still ranks highest in property crime. That means you have a 1 in 20 chance of being a victim of larceny, car theft, or arson. You’ll need to make sure you lock your doors and keep an eye on your personal belongings.

Known as the “Singing River” city located near the Gulf of Mexico, Pascagoula’s name is derived from a Native American tribe known as the “bread eaters”.

This isn’t LeBron’s Cleveland. It’s not the Cleveland that claims ownership over rock n’ roll. It’s not even the Cleveland where you can make fun of the fact that the river once caught fire. No, that Cleveland is in Ohio. This one sits in west-central Mississippi, although it does have a museum centered around the Grammy awards, so there’s a music connection for its sister city along Lake Erie.

Otherwise, the claim to fame for this Cleveland centers around its ferocious crime rate. In fact, it counts as the number 7 most dangerous spot in Mississippi. This includes high rates of almost every crime on the books, with 289 property crimes and 39 violent crimes in a population of 10,165.

Corinth was originally known as Cross City. Not for religious reasons — it sat at the point where two railroads crossed. That history is commemorated in the Crossroads Museum, full of memorabilia from both railroading history and the Civil War.

Located in in the far northern part of the state, along the Tennessee border, that crossroads vibe still hangs in the air. Good thing too — better to make a quick escape. This area teems with criminal activity, including the number 4 rate of burglaries in the state. Robberies and violent crimes also happen at a high rate.

Although West Point ranks as one of the best places to raise a family and one of the best places to retire in Mississippi, you still have to watch where you go in this town of 9,665 people. You have a 1 in 48 chance of experiencing a burglary or car theft and a 1 in 197 chance of being a victim of a violent crime. Those are big numbers for a town with such a small population.

Located in the northeast section of Mississippi, West Point is part of what is known as the Golden Triangle region of the state.

Most Dangerous Places To Live In Mississippi FAQs

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No, Mississippi is not a dangerous state as it ranks as the #17 safest state in the United States based on our analysis of the latest FBI Crime Data. The violent crime rate in Mississippi ranks 37th most dangerous in the United States — 21.27% better than US average violent crime rate. The property crime rate in the Magnolia State ranks 23rd most dangerous in the United States — 7.53% worse than US average property crime rate. The latest reporting year from the FBI was 2022.

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Yes, Jackson is a dangerous city. Jackson ranks as the #89 most dangerous out of 328 major cities over 100,000 people in the United States based on our analysis of the latest FBI Crime Data. Keep in mind that are always safe and dangerous parts of any city, so even though Jackson might be considered dangerous you still need to be aware of where you are. For example, Fondren North is the safest in Jackson, while Enochs Street-Hyde Park is considered dangerous by many based on recent crime stats.

Compared to other big cities, the violent crime rate in Jackson ranks 328th highest in America — 100.0% better than US average violent crime rate. The property crime rate in the ranks 50th highest in the United States — 47.1% worse than US average property crime rate. Note the latest reporting year from the FBI was 2022 and that no city in America is ‘dangerous’. Despite the uptick in murders, it’s nothing like you’d see in Tijuana or Caracas where the murder rate is 2x any American city.

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