Union County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 288 violent crimes and 941 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.1 per 100k residents, which is 38.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.8 per 100k, 57.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate65.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents941 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.1 | A | 288 | 106.2 | -38.7% |
| Property Crime | 68.8 | A | 941 | 163.6 | -57.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 55 | 22.3 | -91.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 178 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 66.9 | A | 672 | 116.4 | -42.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 83 | 22.2 | -91.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Blairsville Police Department
Blairsville, GA