Elbert County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elbert County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,057 violent crimes and 1,318 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.4 per 100k residents, which is 5.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 125.9 per 100k, 23.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate112.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,057 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,318 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate112.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents982 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.4 | C | 1057 | 106.2 | +5.8% |
| Property Crime | 125.9 | B | 1318 | 163.6 | -23.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 35 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.8 | F | 191 | 22.3 | +83.2% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 257 | 24.0 | -86.2% |
| Larceny | 112.4 | C | 982 | 116.4 | -3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.3 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -53.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elbert County Sheriff's Office
Elberton Police Department
Elberton, GA