Paulding County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Paulding County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,842 violent crimes and 9,263 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 275.3 per 100k, 68.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate99.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,842 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents635 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,764 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate275.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,263 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,212 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate257.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,095 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents896 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.4 | C | 13842 | 106.2 | -6.4% |
| Property Crime | 275.3 | F | 9263 | 163.6 | +68.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 635 | 3.5 | -76.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 119 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 1764 | 22.3 | -54.9% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 1212 | 24.0 | -59.5% |
| Larceny | 257.9 | F | 7095 | 116.4 | +121.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 896 | 22.2 | -66.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, GA
Hiram Police Department
Hiram, GA