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Fort Oglethorpe, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department serves the city of Fort Oglethorpe, GA in Catoosa, Walker County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 669 violent crimes and 2,081 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.0 per 100k residents, which is 55.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 357.4 per 100k, 118.5% 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 Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents669 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate357.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,081 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate272.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,835 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime47.0A669106.2-55.7%
Property Crime357.4F2081163.6+118.5%
Aggravated Assault18.8B7922.3-15.5%
Burglary65.8F12724.0+174.0%
Larceny272.8F1835116.4+134.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft18.8B11622.2-15.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Buddhist 1

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City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ringgold 2 miles
C 115.8
D 231.6
Violent: 146.2% higher
Property: 35.2% lower
Tunnel Hill 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 103.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 71.0% lower
Cohutta 12 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Dalton 13 miles
C 113.5
C 151.4
Violent: 141.4% higher
Property: 57.6% lower
Lookout Mountain 14 miles
A 60.7
N/A 0.0
Violent: 29.1% higher
Property: N/A