Need to know how many sex offenders live near you? There are a few ways to find out, and the state makes it easy to get updates.

In Mississippi , that information can be looked up through a state database a few different ways. Or you can use the site Family Watchdog to find information about who lives in your community .

There are approximately 13,681 registered offenders in the state of Mississippi, according to statistics from Family Watchdog. The free service helps look up registered sex offenders in your area for crimes including rape, sexual battery and crimes against children.

Mississippi ranks 18th in the nation for the highest number of recorded offenders, according to Family Watchdog data. It compares state registries across the country, including all 50 states and the

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