Garden City, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Garden City Police Department serves the city of Garden City, GA in Chatham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,846 violent crimes and 1,812 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 191.6 per 100k residents, which is 80.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.4 per 100k, 5.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate191.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,846 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,812 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,233 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents315 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 191.6 | F | 1846 | 106.2 | +80.4% |
| Property Crime | 172.4 | C | 1812 | 163.6 | +5.4% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 43 | 3.5 | +170.9% |
| Robbery | 9.6 | F | 78 | 5.8 | +64.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 67.1 | F | 433 | 22.3 | +201.3% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 258 | 24.0 | +19.6% |
| Larceny | 115.0 | C | 1233 | 116.4 | -1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.7 | D | 315 | 22.2 | +29.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tybee Island | 0 miles | A 31.8 | A 31.8 | Violent: 83.4% lower Property: 81.6% lower |
| Bloomingdale | 0 miles | A 30.4 | D 213.1 | Violent: 84.1% lower Property: 23.6% higher |
| Thunderbolt | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 156.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 9.1% lower |
| Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan | 7 miles | C 121.6 | C 177.6 | Violent: 36.5% lower Property: 3.0% higher |
| Port Wentworth | 12 miles | A 53.3 | A 91.4 | Violent: 72.2% lower Property: 47.0% lower |