Bacon County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bacon County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 424 violent crimes and 644 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.7 per 100k residents, which is 20.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 267.6 per 100k, 63.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate267.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate68.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.7B424106.2-20.3%
Property Crime267.6F644163.6+63.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape14.4F43.5+306.1%
Robbery0.0A145.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault20.8C6922.3-6.5%
Burglary68.9F16824.0+186.7%
Larceny184.4D433116.4+58.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.4A4122.2-35.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bacon County Sheriff's Office

Alma Police Department

Alma, GA