George County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
George County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,238 violent crimes and 2,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.2 per 100k residents, which is 51.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 240.0 per 100k, 46.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate161.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,238 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,184 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents531 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate213.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,315 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.2 | D | 2238 | 106.2 | +51.7% |
| Property Crime | 240.0 | D | 2184 | 163.6 | +46.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 16.4 | F | 69 | 3.5 | +363.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.2 | A | 208 | 22.3 | -90.1% |
| Burglary | 19.9 | B | 531 | 24.0 | -17.3% |
| Larceny | 213.5 | F | 1315 | 116.4 | +83.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 317 | 22.2 | -70.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
George County Sheriff's Office
Lucedale Police Department
Lucedale, MS