Crime & Safety in Valdosta, GA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Valdosta has a violent crime rate of 556 per 100,000 residents, 46% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 384.4 per 100,000, robbery at 114.8, rape at 49.2. The murder rate is 7.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,095 per 100,000, 109% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,386, burglary at 457, vehicle theft at 246 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Valdosta receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Valdosta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent555.6/100K
46% above US avg
Murder7.3/100K
16% above US avg
Rape49.2/100K
Robbery114.8/100K
Assault384.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,095.0/100K
109% above US avg
Burglary457.2/100K
Theft3,386.4/100K
Vehicle Theft245.9/100K
Arson5.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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