Evans County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Evans County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 403 violent crimes and 477 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.1 per 100k residents, which is 35.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.0 per 100k, 13.7% above 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 AAnnual Rate68.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.1 | A | 403 | 106.2 | -35.9% |
| Property Crime | 186.0 | C | 477 | 163.6 | +13.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 13.6 | F | 8 | 3.5 | +285.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.2 | D | 72 | 22.3 | +22.4% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 99 | 24.0 | -81.5% |
| Larceny | 167.9 | D | 353 | 116.4 | +44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 24 | 22.2 | -38.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Evans County Sheriff's Office
Claxton Police Department
Claxton, GA
Hagan Police Department
Hagan, GA