Spalding County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Spalding County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,398 violent crimes and 7,689 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 187.1 per 100k, 14.4% 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 Rate99.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,398 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,699 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,689 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,600 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents867 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.5 | C | 6398 | 106.2 | -6.3% |
| Property Crime | 187.1 | C | 7689 | 163.6 | +14.4% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 36 | 0.5 | +294.1% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 145 | 3.5 | -69.3% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 173 | 5.8 | -27.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.7 | D | 1699 | 22.3 | +24.3% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 1198 | 24.0 | -51.2% |
| Larceny | 153.1 | D | 5600 | 116.4 | +31.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.3 | C | 867 | 22.2 | +0.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Griffin Police Department
Griffin, GA