Whitfield County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whitfield County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,318 violent crimes and 7,772 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.7 per 100k residents, which is 44.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.4 per 100k, 47.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate58.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,318 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,541 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,772 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,149 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,834 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.7 | A | 6318 | 106.2 | -44.7% |
| Property Crime | 86.4 | A | 7772 | 163.6 | -47.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 286 | 3.5 | -67.5% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 79 | 5.8 | -93.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 1541 | 22.3 | -42.5% |
| Burglary | 4.1 | A | 1149 | 24.0 | -82.8% |
| Larceny | 75.2 | A | 5834 | 116.4 | -35.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 758 | 22.2 | -68.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office
Dalton Police Department
Dalton, GA
Tunnel Hill Police Department
Tunnel Hill, GA
Cohutta Police Department
Cohutta, GA