Americus, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Americus Police Department serves the city of Americus, GA in Sumter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,765 violent crimes and 3,415 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 260.3 per 100k residents, which is 145.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 390.4 per 100k, 138.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate260.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,765 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate162.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents737 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate390.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,415 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate292.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,822 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 260.3 | F | 1765 | 106.2 | +145.0% |
| Property Crime | 390.4 | F | 3415 | 163.6 | +138.6% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 76 | 5.8 | +11.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 162.7 | F | 737 | 22.3 | +630.8% |
| Burglary | 91.1 | F | 433 | 24.0 | +279.1% |
| Larceny | 292.8 | F | 2822 | 116.4 | +151.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 148 | 22.2 | -70.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Plains | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Leesburg | 16 miles | A 28.2 | A 56.4 | Violent: 89.2% lower Property: 85.6% lower |
| Ellaville | 17 miles | A 65.5 | A 65.5 | Violent: 74.8% lower Property: 83.2% lower |
| Dawson | 23 miles | A 24.2 | F 290.6 | Violent: 90.7% lower Property: 25.6% lower |