Clarke County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clarke County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,180 violent crimes and 20,019 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.1 per 100k residents, which is 36.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.6 per 100k, 10.4% 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 AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,180 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents698 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,019 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,535 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,640 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,741 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.1 | A | 14180 | 106.2 | -36.8% |
| Property Crime | 146.6 | B | 20019 | 163.6 | -10.4% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 24 | 0.5 | +116.8% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 698 | 3.5 | -89.1% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 478 | 5.8 | -53.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.2 | A | 2286 | 22.3 | -49.7% |
| Burglary | 16.2 | B | 2535 | 24.0 | -32.6% |
| Larceny | 120.0 | C | 15640 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 1741 | 22.2 | -54.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clarke County Sheriff's Office
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
University of Georgia
Winterville Police Department
Winterville, GA