Cartersville, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cartersville Police Department serves the city of Cartersville, GA in Bartow County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,392 violent crimes and 2,588 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.2 per 100k residents, which is 32.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 152.6 per 100k, 6.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.2 | D | 1392 | 106.2 | +32.0% |
| Property Crime | 152.6 | C | 2588 | 163.6 | -6.7% |
| Rape | 20.6 | F | 113 | 3.5 | +483.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.6 | C | 313 | 22.3 | -7.4% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 253 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 2125 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 179 | 22.2 | -25.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| White | 0 miles | D 149.7 | C 149.7 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 1.9% lower |
| Emerson | 0 miles | A 68.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 51.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Euharlee | 0 miles | B 70.2 | A 70.2 | Violent: 49.9% lower Property: 54.0% lower |
| Adairsville | 10 miles | F 194.8 | C 175.3 | Violent: 38.9% higher Property: 14.9% higher |