Fayette County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,380 violent crimes and 6,282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.4 per 100k residents, which is 67.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.1 per 100k, 34.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,282 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,247 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.4 | A | 2380 | 106.2 | -67.6% |
| Property Crime | 107.1 | B | 6282 | 163.6 | -34.5% |
| Homicide | 3.1 | F | 13 | 0.5 | +486.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 69 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 289 | 22.3 | -88.3% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 626 | 24.0 | -76.5% |
| Larceny | 96.2 | B | 5247 | 116.4 | -17.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 393 | 22.2 | -81.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, GA
Peachtree City Police Department
Peachtree City, GA
Tyrone Police Department
Tyrone, GA