Lowndes County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lowndes County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,077 violent crimes and 9,086 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is -43.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 216.3 per 100k, +32.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,077 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents742 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate216.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,086 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents999 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.1 | A | 7077 | 106.2 | -43.4% |
| Property Crime | 216.3 | D | 9086 | 163.6 | +32.2% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | B | 39 | 0.5 | -14.6% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 102 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 224 | 5.8 | -60.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 742 | 22.3 | -65.2% |
| Burglary | 69.3 | F | 999 | 24.0 | +188.5% |
| Larceny | 134.7 | C | 7405 | 116.4 | +15.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 664 | 22.2 | -48.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Valdosta Police Department
Valdosta, GA
Hahira Police Department
Hahira, GA
Lake Park Police Department
Lake Park, GA
Remerton Police Department
Remerton, GA