Douglas County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Douglas County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,748 violent crimes and 13,465 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.8 per 100k residents, which is 63.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 230.4 per 100k, 40.8% above 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 FAnnual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,748 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,545 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,465 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,217 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate209.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,241 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents976 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.8 | F | 8748 | 106.2 | +63.6% |
| Property Crime | 230.4 | D | 13465 | 163.6 | +40.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 42 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 156 | 3.5 | +6.9% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 227 | 5.8 | -69.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.1 | C | 1545 | 22.3 | +17.3% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 1217 | 24.0 | -63.5% |
| Larceny | 209.6 | F | 11241 | 116.4 | +80.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 976 | 22.2 | -45.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Douglasville Police Department
Douglasville, GA