Jefferson County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 338 violent crimes and 421 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.0 per 100k residents, which is +8.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.6 per 100k, -0.6% 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 CAnnual Rate115.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 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 | 115.0 | C | 338 | 106.2 | +8.3% |
| Property Crime | 162.6 | C | 421 | 163.6 | -0.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.4 | C | 82 | 22.3 | +14.2% |
| Burglary | 84.8 | F | 89 | 24.0 | +252.9% |
| Larceny | 67.5 | A | 305 | 116.4 | -42.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.3 | A | 24 | 22.2 | -53.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Louisville Police Department
Louisville, GA
Wadley Police Department
Wadley, GA
Wrens Police Department
Wrens, GA
Bartow Police Department
Bartow, GA
Stapleton Police Department
Stapleton, GA