Candler County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Candler County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 619 violent crimes and 790 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.8 per 100k residents, which is 36.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.7 per 100k, 44.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents544 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.8 | A | 619 | 106.2 | -36.2% |
| Property Crime | 91.7 | A | 790 | 163.6 | -44.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.7 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +258.3% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 20 | 5.8 | +21.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 86 | 22.3 | -68.2% |
| Burglary | 57.8 | F | 162 | 24.0 | +140.3% |
| Larceny | 26.8 | A | 544 | 116.4 | -76.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 76 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Candler County Sheriff's Office
Metter Police Department
Metter, GA