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Fayetteville, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fayetteville Police Department serves the city of Fayetteville, GA in Fayette County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 564 violent crimes and 2,425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.9 per 100k residents, which is 53.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 254.6 per 100k, 55.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate254.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,425 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate229.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,194 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.9A564106.2-53.0%
Property Crime254.6D2425163.6+55.6%
Aggravated Assault5.0A7322.3-77.6%
Burglary10.0A14024.0-58.5%
Larceny229.6F2194116.4+97.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.0A8622.2-55.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Peachtree City 0 miles
A 12.4
A 102.1
Violent: 75.1% lower
Property: 59.9% lower
Tyrone 7 miles
A 50.0
A 37.5
Violent: 0.2% higher
Property: 85.3% lower
Jonesboro 11 miles
D 142.1
F 466.8
Violent: 184.6% higher
Property: 83.4% higher
Riverdale 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 6.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 97.3% lower
Union City 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 4.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 98.2% lower