Wheeler County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wheeler County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 167 violent crimes and 189 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.7 per 100k, 64.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 167 | 106.2 | -67.4% |
| Property Crime | 57.7 | A | 189 | 163.6 | -64.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 20 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 11.5 | A | 50 | 24.0 | -52.0% |
| Larceny | 34.6 | A | 119 | 116.4 | -70.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 17 | 22.2 | -47.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wheeler County Sheriff's Office
Alamo Police Department
Alamo, GA