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 FAnnual Rate229.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate360.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate360.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 229.7 | F | 321 | 106.2 | +116.2% |
Property Crime | 360.9 | F | 516 | 163.6 | +120.6% |
Rape | 32.8 | F | 10 | 3.5 | +827.8% |
Larceny | 360.9 | F | 318 | 116.4 | +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 |