Crime in Mississippi explained

In 2016 there were 91,115 crimes reported in the U.S. state of Mississippi, including 238 murders.^[1] In 2017–2018 the violent crime rate dropped 8%.^[2]

Cities

The city listed in Mississippi as the safest is Madison. As of 2018 there were only 18 violent crimes.^[3] As of 2020, the most violent city in Mississippi is Jackson, Mississippi.^{[4] [5]}

Capital punishment laws

See main article: Capital punishment in Mississippi. Capital punishment is applied in this state.^[6]

One of the two death sentences of Willie Jerome Manning (for two unrelated double murders) attracted national attention in May 2013 when the FBI rescinded an evidence report days before Manning's scheduled execution.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mississippi Crime Rates 1960 - 2016. www.disastercenter.com.
2. Web site: Table 4. FBI. en-us. 2020-04-03.
3. Web site: Safest Cities in Mississippi - 2020 National Council For Home Safety and Security. en-US. 2020-04-03.
4. Web site: These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Mississippi For 2019. 2019-11-23. RoadSnacks. en-US. 2020-04-03.
5. Web site: Living In Pascagoula, MS. HomeSnacks. en. 2020-04-03.
6. Web site: Facts about capital punishment - the death penalty. www.religioustolerance.org.