Polk County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,911 violent crimes and 3,911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.5 per 100k, 33.7% below 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 AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,911 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,911 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,925 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 1911 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 108.5 | B | 3911 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 81 | 3.5 | -31.5% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 53 | 5.8 | -58.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.9 | A | 386 | 22.3 | -51.2% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 670 | 24.0 | -54.8% |
| Larceny | 90.9 | B | 2925 | 116.4 | -21.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -69.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Cedartown Police Department
Cedartown, GA
Rockmart Police Department
Rockmart, GA
Polk County Police Department
Aragon Police Department
Aragon, GA