Area Safety Data

2024 reported data

Is Louisville, MS safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Louisville using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 16.51 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population5,934Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses98NIBRS offense records
TrendMixed2021,2022,2023,2024

Home-security checklist for Louisville

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  • Match the biggest local category: larceny/theft.
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Short answer

Louisville reported 16.51 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #21 by highest rate among 39 validated MS city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates changed by -26.4% from 2021 to 2024, with year-to-year variation.

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Trend

Mixed

Reported selected property-offense rates changed by -26.4% from 2021 to 2024, with year-to-year variation.

-26.4%
2021
22.44
2022
24.57
2023
25.66
2024
16.51

Offense mix

Burglary
6
Larceny/theft
88
Motor vehicle theft
3
Arson
1

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated Mississippi candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

Higher-rate candidates

Batesville 58.46 / 1,000 Pascagoula 49.08 / 1,000 Tupelo 37.75 / 1,000 Laurel 37.34 / 1,000

Lower-rate candidates

Holly Springs 3.55 / 1,000 Brandon 3.77 / 1,000 Madison 3.84 / 1,000 Petal 3.88 / 1,000

Buyer path

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Louisville, MS safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Louisville is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 16.51 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Louisville?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Louisville compare with other validated MS city candidates?

Among 39 validated MS city candidates, Louisville ranks #21 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 18.52 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a no-subscription home security checklist fits better than a full monitored system.