Houston County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Houston County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 888 violent crimes and 1,288 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.8 per 100k, 13.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate141.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,288 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate118.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents999 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.9A888106.2-37.9%
Property Crime141.8B1288163.6-13.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A213.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A195.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault8.1A13222.3-63.5%
Burglary16.6B18924.0-30.8%
Larceny118.0C999116.4+1.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.2A9522.2-67.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Houston County Sheriff's Office

Centerville Police Department

Centerville, GA