Carroll County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carroll County in GA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,462 violent crimes and 8,073 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.5 per 100k residents, which is 42.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.7 per 100k, 26.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,462 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents883 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,073 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,337 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,876 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents818 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.5 | A | 4462 | 106.2 | -42.1% |
| Property Crime | 119.7 | B | 8073 | 163.6 | -26.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 170 | 3.5 | -72.1% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 89 | 5.8 | -87.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 883 | 22.3 | -82.3% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 1337 | 24.0 | -71.9% |
| Larceny | 108.7 | C | 5876 | 116.4 | -6.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 818 | 22.2 | -80.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Carrollton Police Department
Carrollton, GA
Bowdon Police Department
Bowdon, GA
Whitesburg Police Department
Whitesburg, GA
University of West Georgia
Mount Zion Police Department
Mount Zion, GA