Lowndes County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lowndes County in GA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,716 violent crimes and 13,419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.7 per 100k residents, which is 31.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.6 per 100k, 17.7% 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 BAnnual Rate72.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,716 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,419 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,645 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,614 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,112 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.7 | B | 10716 | 106.2 | -31.6% |
| Property Crime | 192.6 | C | 13419 | 163.6 | +17.7% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 48 | 0.5 | +31.7% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 293 | 3.5 | -42.8% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 285 | 5.8 | -57.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.9 | A | 1133 | 22.3 | -69.2% |
| Burglary | 57.5 | F | 1645 | 24.0 | +139.2% |
| Larceny | 122.6 | C | 10614 | 116.4 | +5.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 1112 | 22.2 | -48.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
Valdosta Police Department
Valdosta, GA
Hahira Police Department
Hahira, GA
Lake Park Police Department
Lake Park, GA
Remerton Police Department
Remerton, GA