Upson County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Upson County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 538 violent crimes and 1,344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.1 per 100k residents, which is 64.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.7 per 100k, 0.6% 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 Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,344 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,113 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.1 | A | 538 | 106.2 | -64.1% |
| Property Crime | 162.7 | C | 1344 | 163.6 | -0.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 28 | 3.5 | -23.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 112 | 22.3 | -54.5% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 139 | 24.0 | -78.9% |
| Larceny | 147.5 | D | 1113 | 116.4 | +26.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 88 | 22.2 | -54.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Upson County Sheriff's Office
Thomaston Police Department
Thomaston, GA