Bartow County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bartow County in GA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,793 violent crimes and 7,459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.1 per 100k, 41.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,793 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,459 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents825 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,839 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents691 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.5 | B | 2793 | 106.2 | -15.8% |
| Property Crime | 95.1 | A | 7459 | 163.6 | -41.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 186 | 3.5 | -16.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.6 | F | 658 | 22.3 | +73.5% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 825 | 24.0 | -54.2% |
| Larceny | 72.3 | A | 5839 | 116.4 | -37.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.6 | A | 691 | 22.2 | -47.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bartow County Sheriff's Office
Cartersville Police Department
Cartersville, GA
Adairsville Police Department
Adairsville, GA
Kingston Police Department
Kingston, GA
White Police Department
White, GA
Emerson Police Department
Emerson, GA
Euharlee Police Department
Euharlee, GA