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 BAnnual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate267.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate68.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate184.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.7 | B | 424 | 106.2 | -20.3% |
| Property Crime | 267.6 | F | 644 | 163.6 | +63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 14.4 | F | 4 | 3.5 | +306.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.8 | C | 69 | 22.3 | -6.5% |
| Burglary | 68.9 | F | 168 | 24.0 | +186.7% |
| Larceny | 184.4 | D | 433 | 116.4 | +58.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -35.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bacon County Sheriff's Office
Alma Police Department
Alma, GA