Baxley, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Baxley Police Department serves the city of Baxley, GA in Appling County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 403 violent crimes and 986 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.6 per 100k residents, which is 43.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 222.0 per 100k, 35.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents986 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate222.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents751 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.6 | A | 403 | 106.2 | -43.0% |
| Property Crime | 222.0 | D | 986 | 163.6 | +35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.2 | C | 143 | 22.3 | -9.3% |
| Larceny | 222.0 | F | 751 | 116.4 | +90.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 13 miles | D 143.6 | F 315.9 | Violent: 137.1% higher Property: 42.3% higher |
| Hazlehurst | 20 miles | C 122.8 | F 368.4 | Violent: 102.8% higher Property: 65.9% higher |
| Jesup | 25 miles | F 214.8 | F 480.6 | Violent: 254.6% higher Property: 116.5% higher |
| Glennville | 25 miles | A 26.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Reidsville | 25 miles | F 225.1 | F 300.2 | Violent: 271.8% higher Property: 35.2% higher |