Lamar County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lamar County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 312 violent crimes and 651 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 15.5 per 100k, 90.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime36.2A312106.2-65.9%
Property Crime15.5A651163.6-90.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A173.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A7222.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A10724.0-100.0%
Larceny10.3A448116.4-91.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.2A9422.2-76.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lamar County Sheriff's Office

Barnesville Police Department

Barnesville, GA

Milner Police Department

Milner, GA

Gordon State College