Hiram, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hiram Police Department serves the city of Hiram, GA in Paulding County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 401 violent crimes and 1,659 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.1 per 100k residents, which is 23.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 674.0 per 100k, 312.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 DAnnual Rate131.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate674.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,659 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate636.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,509 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.1 | D | 401 | 106.2 | +23.4% |
| Property Crime | 674.0 | F | 1659 | 163.6 | +312.0% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 66 | 24.0 | -22.1% |
| Larceny | 636.6 | F | 1509 | 116.4 | +447.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 80 | 22.2 | -15.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 7 miles | A 33.8 | A 94.6 | Violent: 74.2% lower Property: 86.0% lower |
| Braswell | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Austell | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 98.1% lower |
| Kennesaw | 12 miles | B 77.3 | A 65.4 | Violent: 41.0% lower Property: 90.3% lower |
| Powder Springs | 12 miles | D 128.5 | B 122.1 | Violent: 1.9% lower Property: 81.9% lower |