Greenwood, Mississippi Police Station Information
The table offers a complete overview of all reported annual crimes in Greenwood, MS. The total number of reported crimes in Greenwood, MS is shown and for comparison purposes, each crime is also displayed based on the number of crimes per 100,000 people. The crimes are also broken down into two categories; violent crimes and property crimes. The table shows that the overall Greenwood, MS crime rate is 114% higher than the Mississippi average and is 135% higher than the national average. Looking at violent crime specifically, Greenwood, MS has a violent crime rate that is 108% higher than the Mississippi average and 55% higher than the national average. For property crime, Greenwood, MS is 115% higher than the Mississippi average and 148% higher than the national average.
Facts about crime in Greenwood, Mississippi:
- The overall crime rate in Greenwood is 135% higher than the national average.
- For every 100,000 people, there are 17.7 daily crimes that occur in Greenwood.
- Greenwood is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States.
- In Greenwood you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
- The number of total year over year crimes in Greenwood has increased by 72%.
Chief of Police Ray Moore oversees the Greenwood Police Department (GPD), which is committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the quality of life in the Greenwood community through the fair and effective delivery of services. The GPD practices community-based policing, including neighborhood patrol, school crossing guards, animal control, and municipal court services. To request police assistance for emergency or non-emergency needs, dial 9-1-1.
Bike Patrol
The bike patrol is usually active from April to September, depending on weather conditions and other factors. It will not be active during the summer of 2015. For more information, please call (662) 453-3311.
Greenwood Police Department Address:
Ray Moore, Chief of Police
406 Main St.
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: (662) 453-3311
Email: rmoore@cityofgreenwood.org
Contact Information
Country: USA
Address 1: 406 Main St
City: Greenwood
State: Mississippi
Zip Code: 38930-4420
County: Leflore County
Phone #: 662-453-3311
Fax #: 662-455-2351
Additional Information
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 2100
Number of Officers: 45
County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Greenwood, Mississippi
Fredrick “Ricky” Banks, Sheriff
P.O. Box 905
Greenwood MS 38935-0905
Phone: (662) 453-5141
Fax: (662) 453-2221
Fredrick L. “Ricky” Banks was born in Leflore County and has resided here all his life except for the three years he served in the military. He and his Wife, Ann, have one daughter who is married and also resides in Leflore County with their three grandchildren.
He came to work with Leflore County Sheriff’s Department in January of 1972 and served as Chief Deputy from June of 1972 until he was elected Sheriff in November of 1979 and took office in January, 1980. The Sheriff is now serving his Seventh Term. The Leflore County Sheriff’s Department has grown from an office with only five deputies to twenty full time deputies and numerous volunteer and part-time deputies. Under Sheriff Banks leadership, a new Sheriff Department building was constructed on Baldwin Road located next to the Jail. The building was open in January, 2007.
The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing the best possible law enforcement protection and service to Leflore County. The welfare and protection of the County’s citizens is our first priority.
The Office’s duties include; investigating complaints, emergency response, patrolling, executing warrants, maintaining the County jail, court security, criminal investigations, and arresting suspects.
