Lowndes County, MS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lowndes County in MS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,012 violent crimes and 1,237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.3 per 100k residents, which is 42.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.1 per 100k, 59.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,012 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,237 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.3 | A | 1012 | 106.2 | -42.3% |
| Property Crime | 67.1 | A | 1237 | 163.6 | -59.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 33 | 3.5 | -17.4% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -49.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 122 | 22.3 | -47.6% |
| Burglary | 26.3 | C | 416 | 24.0 | +9.3% |
| Larceny | 29.2 | A | 678 | 116.4 | -74.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -47.4% |