White County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

White County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 745 violent crimes and 1,531 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.9 per 100k, 29.8% 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 A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate114.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,531 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents364 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate110.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,052 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime13.3A745106.2-87.4%
Property Crime114.9B1531163.6-29.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A263.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A12722.3-100.0%
Burglary4.0A36424.0-83.4%
Larceny110.9C1052116.4-4.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A11122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

White County Sheriff's Office

Cleveland Police Department

Cleveland, GA

Helen Police Department

Helen, GA