Lucedale, MS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lucedale Police Department serves the city of Lucedale, MS in George County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 321 violent crimes and 516 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 229.7 per 100k residents, which is 116.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.9 per 100k, 120.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate229.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate360.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate360.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime229.7F321106.2+116.2%
Property Crime360.9F516163.6+120.6%
Rape32.8F103.5+827.8%
Larceny360.9F318116.4+210.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Leakesville 20 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Ocean Springs 32 miles
D 136.2
C 185.2
Violent: 40.7% lower
Property: 48.7% lower
Pascagoula 32 miles
C 121.0
F 362.9
Violent: 47.3% lower
Property: 0.6% higher
Wiggins 32 miles
A 23.4
C 187.5
Violent: 89.8% lower
Property: 48.0% lower
Gautier 37 miles
C 116.0
C 168.8
Violent: 49.5% lower
Property: 53.2% lower