Elberton, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Elberton Police Department serves the city of Elberton, GA in Elbert County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 837 violent crimes and 787 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 184.9 per 100k residents, which is 74.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 205.4 per 100k, 25.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 F
Annual Rate184.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents837 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate205.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents787 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime184.9F837106.2+74.1%
Property Crime205.4D787163.6+25.6%
Aggravated Assault61.6F13822.3+176.9%
Larceny184.9D600116.4+58.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.5C4122.2-7.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Hartwell 17 miles
C 109.7
F 351.0
Violent: 40.7% lower
Property: 70.9% higher
Danielsville 21 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Lavonia 28 miles
F 232.0
F 417.6
Violent: 25.5% higher
Property: 103.3% higher
Royston 28 miles
N/A 0.0
D 233.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 13.7% higher
Canon 28 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A