Lake City, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lake City Police Department serves the city of Lake City, GA in Clayton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 89 violent crimes and 370 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.3 per 100k residents, which is 66.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.5 per 100k, 56.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.3 | A | 89 | 106.2 | -66.8% |
| Property Crime | 70.5 | A | 370 | 163.6 | -56.9% |
| Rape | 35.3 | F | 3 | 3.5 | +896.7% |
| Larceny | 70.5 | A | 257 | 116.4 | -39.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow | 2 miles | B 95.1 | F 713.3 | Violent: 169.8% higher Property: 911.7% higher |
| Forest Park | 2 miles | F 223.5 | F 317.1 | Violent: 534.1% higher Property: 349.8% higher |
| Riverdale | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.3% lower |
| Hapeville | 6 miles | A 30.3 | F 409.0 | Violent: 14.1% lower Property: 480.1% higher |
| Jonesboro | 6 miles | D 142.1 | F 466.8 | Violent: 303.0% higher Property: 562.2% higher |