Demorest, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Demorest Police Department serves the city of Demorest, GA in Habersham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 42 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is 54.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.3 | A | 42 | 106.2 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelia | 0 miles | D 131.8 | F 351.3 | Violent: 173.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Clarkesville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.9 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mount Airy | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Baldwin | 0 miles | A 58.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Alto | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |