Lanier County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lanier County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 507 violent crimes and 600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 178.4 per 100k residents, which is 67.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 205.7 per 100k, 25.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 F
Annual Rate178.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful 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 D
Annual Rate205.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate185.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime178.4F507106.2+67.9%
Property Crime205.7D600163.6+25.7%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A83.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A8722.3-100.0%
Burglary20.5B13824.0-14.8%
Larceny185.2D413116.4+59.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lanier County Sheriff's Office

Lakeland Police Department

Lakeland, GA

Lanier County Board of Education