Lauderdale County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lauderdale County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 936 violent crimes and 3,404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.9 per 100k residents, which is 46.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 236.3 per 100k, 44.5% 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 Rate56.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents936 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate236.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,404 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,882 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.9 | A | 936 | 106.2 | -46.4% |
| Property Crime | 236.3 | D | 3404 | 163.6 | +44.5% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 27 | 0.5 | +154.3% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 43 | 3.5 | -23.4% |
| Robbery | 14.9 | F | 123 | 5.8 | +156.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 177 | 22.3 | -51.3% |
| Burglary | 93.0 | F | 1187 | 24.0 | +287.1% |
| Larceny | 120.4 | C | 1882 | 116.4 | +3.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.3 | C | 299 | 22.2 | -8.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office
Meridian Police Department
Meridian, MS