Walker County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walker County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 448 violent crimes and 1,091 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.6 per 100k residents, which is -45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.2 per 100k, -11.9% 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 Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,091 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents818 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.6 | A | 448 | 106.2 | -45.8% |
| Property Crime | 144.2 | B | 1091 | 163.6 | -11.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 11 | 3.5 | -3.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 88 | 22.3 | -48.3% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 152 | 24.0 | -4.7% |
| Larceny | 108.7 | C | 818 | 116.4 | -6.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.6 | A | 118 | 22.2 | -43.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, GA
Rossville Police Department
Rossville, GA
Lookout Mountain Police Department
Lookout Mountain, GA
Chickamauga Police Department
Chickamauga, GA