Grovetown, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grovetown Police Department serves the city of Grovetown, GA in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 763 violent crimes and 598 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.7 per 100k residents, which is 68.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.0 per 100k, 72.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents763 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.7 | A | 763 | 106.2 | -68.3% |
| Property Crime | 45.0 | A | 598 | 163.6 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 74 | 24.0 | -76.6% |
| Larceny | 28.1 | A | 469 | 116.4 | -75.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -49.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem | 0 miles | C 96.5 | A 24.1 | Violent: 186.3% higher Property: 46.3% lower |
| Thomson | 14 miles | C 116.3 | B 145.4 | Violent: 244.9% higher Property: 223.3% higher |
| Hephzibah | 17 miles | C 104.3 | A 104.3 | Violent: 209.4% higher Property: 132.1% higher |
| Blythe | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Warrenton | 27 miles | A 59.1 | C 177.2 | Violent: 75.2% higher Property: 294.1% higher |