Jefferson County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in GA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 814 violent crimes and 901 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.2 per 100k residents, which is 8.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 158.7 per 100k, 3.0% 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 Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents814 (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 CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.2 | C | 814 | 106.2 | +8.5% |
| Property Crime | 158.7 | C | 901 | 163.6 | -3.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.1 | C | 244 | 22.3 | +3.8% |
| Burglary | 74.5 | F | 201 | 24.0 | +210.2% |
| Larceny | 69.8 | A | 597 | 116.4 | -40.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -35.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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