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 AAnnual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (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 AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate141.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,288 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents999 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.9 | A | 888 | 106.2 | -37.9% |
| Property Crime | 141.8 | B | 1288 | 163.6 | -13.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 21 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 132 | 22.3 | -63.5% |
| Burglary | 16.6 | B | 189 | 24.0 | -30.8% |
| Larceny | 118.0 | C | 999 | 116.4 | +1.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -67.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Houston County Sheriff's Office
Centerville Police Department
Centerville, GA