Crime & Safety in Clinton

Clinton's crime data carries a real, disclosed mixed picture this record discloses directly rather than softening or overstating.

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A real, mixed statewide comparison

NeighborhoodScout cites Clinton's crime rate at approximately 13 per 1,000 residents, higher than approximately 63% of Mississippi's cities and towns of all sizes.

Near-average among similarly sized communities

NeighborhoodScout notes Clinton's rate runs near the average when compared only against other similarly sized U.S. communities, with an overall victim-odds figure of 1-in-75.

Average violent-crime exposure

Clinton's violent crime rate ran approximately 1 per 1,000 residents, about average for all U.S. communities regardless of population size.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.