June crime stats in Vicksburg show persistent domestic violence, unsecured vehicles still largest percent of auto burglaries

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — June closed out the first half of 2025 with continued high rates of domestic violence and a notable rise in auto burglaries, according to crime data released by the Vicksburg Police Department. While some violent crimes remained low, property-related offenses—specifically unsecured vehicles—showed worrying trends.

Domestic violence incidents in June reached 24, the second-highest monthly total this year, just behind May’s 26 cases. June continued a three-month upward trend that began in April, where the total has remained above 20 cases per month.

Auto burglaries spiked in June with 16 reported cases, the second-highest of the year after April’s 21. Most notably, unsecured vehicle burglaries accounted for 12 of those 16, the highest monthly total for that category in 2025 so far. This suggests an ongoing vulnerability as residents continue to leave cars unlocked or unattended.

Other June crime trends include:

• Aggravated assaults: June saw five cases — consistent with the monthly totals from April and May, and a notable drop from January’s peak of 11.
• Residential burglaries: Four incidents were reported, tying with February and June, and slightly lower than the year-to-date high of seven in May.
• Business burglaries: Two cases were reported, a decrease from April’s peak of seven.
• Robberies: One incident was recorded, consistent with the trend in most other months.
• Auto theft: Only one incident was reported in June, matching February’s low and down from the five cases reported in April and May.
• Rape, carjacking, kidnapping, and murder/manslaughter: No incidents were recorded in June in these categories.

In contrast to earlier months, June’s overall violent crime was moderate, but property crimes (particularly those involving vehicles) continue to pose a challenge for law enforcement. Compared to the first quarter of the year, which saw more varied and sometimes spiking violent offenses, June reflects a shift toward persistent, lower-level offenses that still impact community safety and perception.