Walker County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walker County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 726 violent crimes and 1,420 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.5 per 100k residents, which is 36.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.3 per 100k, 19.1% 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 Rate67.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents726 (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 Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,420 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.5 | A | 726 | 106.2 | -36.4% |
| Property Crime | 132.3 | B | 1420 | 163.6 | -19.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 16 | 3.5 | -22.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 163 | 22.3 | -46.8% |
| Burglary | 20.2 | B | 215 | 24.0 | -15.9% |
| Larceny | 100.1 | B | 1048 | 116.4 | -14.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.0 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -46.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Walker County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, GA
Rossville Police Department
Rossville, GA
Lookout Mountain Police Department
Lookout Mountain, GA
Chickamauga Police Department
Chickamauga, GA