Worth County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Worth County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,223 violent crimes and 1,272 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.7 per 100k residents, which is 17.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 63.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate87.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,223 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,272 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents857 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.7 | B | 1223 | 106.2 | -17.4% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 1272 | 163.6 | -63.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 36 | 3.5 | +29.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 65.7 | F | 289 | 22.3 | +195.2% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 280 | 24.0 | -69.5% |
| Larceny | 49.6 | A | 857 | 116.4 | -57.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 131 | 22.2 | -83.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Worth County Sheriff's Office
Sylvester Police Department
Sylvester, GA
Poulan Police Department
Poulan, GA
Warwick Police Department
Warwick, GA