Columbia County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,017 violent crimes and 3,046 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.9 per 100k residents, which is 53.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.1 per 100k, 74.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,017 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,046 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,486 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.9 | A | 2017 | 106.2 | -53.0% |
| Property Crime | 42.1 | A | 3046 | 163.6 | -74.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 57 | 3.5 | -93.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.5 | A | 246 | 22.3 | -97.9% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 337 | 24.0 | -55.8% |
| Larceny | 26.3 | A | 2486 | 116.4 | -77.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 215 | 22.2 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Grovetown Police Department
Grovetown, GA
Harlem Police Department
Harlem, GA