Byron, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Byron Police Department serves the city of Byron, GA in Peach County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 197 violent crimes and 672 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.8 per 100k residents, which is 69.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 393.6 per 100k, 140.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate393.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate311.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.8 | A | 197 | 106.2 | -69.1% |
| Property Crime | 393.6 | F | 672 | 163.6 | +140.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 34 | 22.3 | -26.3% |
| Larceny | 311.6 | F | 502 | 116.4 | +167.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.0 | F | 92 | 22.2 | +269.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | 0 miles | F 190.0 | F 357.7 | Violent: 479.4% higher Property: 9.1% lower |
| Centerville | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 115.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.6% lower |
| Perry | 13 miles | D 148.3 | B 124.2 | Violent: 352.1% higher Property: 68.4% lower |
| Warner Robins | 13 miles | F 207.3 | F 312.1 | Violent: 531.9% higher Property: 20.7% lower |
| Roberta | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.7% lower |