Crime & Safety in Olive Branch
Olive Branch's crime data runs genuinely lower than several other Tier A Mississippi markets in this dataset, though this record still discloses its real statewide ranking directly.
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Learn moreA comparatively lower crime rate among peer markets
NeighborhoodScout cites Olive Branch's crime rate at approximately 16 per 1,000 residents -- notably lower than several other Tier A Mississippi markets in this dataset.
Still cited as above 80% of Mississippi communities
Despite its comparatively lower absolute rate, Olive Branch's crime rate is still cited as higher than approximately 80% of Mississippi's communities of all sizes.
A notably high motor-vehicle-theft rate
Olive Branch is cited as carrying one of the nation's higher motor-vehicle-theft rates (1-in-376 annual odds), despite its comparatively lower overall crime rate.
Key takeaways
- Olive Branch's crime rate (~16/1,000) runs lower than several other Tier A Mississippi markets in this dataset.
- Still cited as higher than 80% of Mississippi communities per NeighborhoodScout's statewide ranking.
- A notably high motor-vehicle-theft rate applies despite the comparatively lower overall rate.
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