Dawson, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dawson Police Department serves the city of Dawson, GA in Terrell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 154 violent crimes and 309 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.2 per 100k residents, which is 77.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 290.6 per 100k, 77.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate290.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate290.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.2 | A | 154 | 106.2 | -77.2% |
| Property Crime | 290.6 | F | 309 | 163.6 | +77.6% |
| Robbery | 24.2 | F | 9 | 5.8 | +316.1% |
| Larceny | 290.6 | F | 222 | 116.4 | +149.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 17 miles | A 28.2 | A 56.4 | Violent: 16.4% higher Property: 80.6% lower |
| Cuthbert | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 118.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.2% lower |
| Arlington | 21 miles | F 266.7 | F 444.4 | Violent: 1001.5% higher Property: 53.0% higher |
| Edison | 21 miles | B 80.8 | D 242.5 | Violent: 233.9% higher Property: 16.5% lower |
| Leary | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |