Cedartown, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cedartown Police Department serves the city of Cedartown, GA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 870 violent crimes and 1,441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.0 per 100k residents, which is 18.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.0 per 100k, 23.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 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 CAnnual Rate126.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,441 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,179 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.0 | C | 870 | 106.2 | +18.6% |
| Property Crime | 126.0 | B | 1441 | 163.6 | -23.0% |
| Rape | 9.7 | F | 49 | 3.5 | +174.0% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 37 | 5.8 | +66.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 177 | 22.3 | -56.5% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 165 | 24.0 | -59.7% |
| Larceny | 96.9 | B | 1179 | 116.4 | -16.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 93 | 22.2 | -12.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 13 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmart | 0 miles | A 18.9 | D 226.3 | Violent: 85.0% lower Property: 79.7% higher |
| Aragon | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rome | 12 miles | F 257.7 | F 360.3 | Violent: 104.6% higher Property: 186.0% higher |
| Bremen | 14 miles | A 12.5 | B 124.8 | Violent: 90.1% lower Property: 1.0% lower |
| Tallapoosa | 14 miles | B 90.7 | F 302.5 | Violent: 28.0% lower Property: 140.1% higher |