Effingham County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Effingham County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,550 violent crimes and 2,139 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.9 per 100k, 88.4% 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 Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,550 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,139 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,342 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.3 | A | 1550 | 106.2 | -67.7% |
| Property Crime | 18.9 | A | 2139 | 163.6 | -88.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -60.6% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 29 | 5.8 | +52.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 226 | 22.3 | -91.6% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 577 | 24.0 | -85.0% |
| Larceny | 11.2 | A | 1342 | 116.4 | -90.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 204 | 22.2 | -81.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Effingham County Sheriff's Office
Guyton Police Department
Guyton, GA
Rincon Police Department
Rincon, GA
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, GA