Liberty County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Liberty County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,172 violent crimes and 3,739 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.9 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.9 per 100k, 55.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,172 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,739 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,037 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.9 | B | 5172 | 106.2 | -15.3% |
| Property Crime | 72.9 | A | 3739 | 163.6 | -55.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 91 | 3.5 | -20.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 87 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 758 | 22.3 | -54.1% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 451 | 24.0 | -55.0% |
| Larceny | 53.7 | A | 3037 | 116.4 | -53.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 218 | 22.2 | -69.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Liberty County Sheriff's Office
Hinesville Police Department
Hinesville, GA
Midway Police Department
Midway, GA