Lauderdale County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lauderdale County in MS is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 829 violent crimes and 2,715 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.2 per 100k residents, which is +4.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.6 per 100k, +120.4% 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 CAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate360.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,715 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate122.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents822 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate208.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,640 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.2 | C | 829 | 106.2 | +4.7% |
| Property Crime | 360.6 | F | 2715 | 163.6 | +120.4% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +408.6% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 30 | 3.5 | +53.3% |
| Robbery | 29.8 | F | 110 | 5.8 | +412.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.7 | C | 151 | 22.3 | -2.5% |
| Burglary | 122.0 | F | 822 | 24.0 | +407.8% |
| Larceny | 208.8 | F | 1640 | 116.4 | +79.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.8 | D | 233 | 22.2 | +34.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Meridian Police Department
Meridian, MS