Cherokee County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in GA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,326 violent crimes and 8,706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.6 per 100k residents, which is 61.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.3 per 100k, 69.9% 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 Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,326 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate49.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents848 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,238 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.6 | A | 7326 | 106.2 | -61.8% |
| Property Crime | 49.3 | A | 8706 | 163.6 | -69.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 261 | 3.5 | -61.7% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 84 | 5.8 | -91.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 923 | 22.3 | -53.7% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 848 | 24.0 | -92.0% |
| Larceny | 45.4 | A | 7238 | 116.4 | -61.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 598 | 22.2 | -91.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Canton Police Department
Canton, GA
Ball Ground Police Department
Ball Ground, GA
Holly Springs Police Department
Holly Springs, GA
Woodstock Police Department
Woodstock, GA