Mississippi Has The Most Home Break-Ins Of Any State In The Country. Here's Why

When moving to a new place one thing we all have on the top of our list is a concern for the safety of our family and our belongings. Mississippi is a fantastic place to live but there’s one hitch you should be aware of if you’re considering a move to The Magnolia State.

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The company Safewise just released a list of the top 100 safest places to live in America. At the same time, A Secure Life released a list of the U.S. states that have the most home break-ins. Mississippi didn't fare well on either list.

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Mississippi ranks number one as the state with the most home break-ins. Furthermore, it didn't show up anywhere on the other list; the list with the 100 safest cities and towns to live in.

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That's because, according to the report from A Secure Life, if you live in the State of Mississippi, you have a higher chance of getting your home broken into than any other place in the country.

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According to the report compiled using statistics from 2016, Mississippi residents have a 1 in 120 chance of being the victim of a home break-in.

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The figures, compiled and reported by A Secure Life, say that is exactly 828.8 out of every 100,000 Mississippi residents who will become a victim of a home break-in.

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That’s not good news for The Magnolia State. But one thing about coming in last is that there’s always room for improvement!

Are you wondering which state ranks number one as the safest state from a home invasion or break in? New York. Also curious which state has the safest city in the country? New York.

You can see the Safewise complete list of the 100 Safest Cities in America (2016) here. And that list ranking Mississippi numero uno for home break-ins can be found at this link.