Long County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Long County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 277 violent crimes and 433 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.5 per 100k residents, which is 92.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 63.0% 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 Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8.5 | A | 277 | 106.2 | -92.0% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 433 | 163.6 | -63.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 21 | 3.5 | -20.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 36 | 22.3 | -74.7% |
| Burglary | 24.6 | C | 135 | 24.0 | +2.5% |
| Larceny | 30.3 | A | 243 | 116.4 | -74.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -87.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Long County Sheriff's Office
Ludowici Police Department
Ludowici, GA