Jefferson, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jefferson Police Department serves the city of Jefferson, GA in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 220 violent crimes and 655 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.3 per 100k residents, which is 82.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.7 per 100k, 77.6% 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 ARobbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.3 | A | 220 | 106.2 | -82.7% |
| Property Crime | 36.7 | A | 655 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 8 | 5.8 | +5.0% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 69 | 24.0 | -74.6% |
| Larceny | 30.6 | A | 527 | 116.4 | -73.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Arcade | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 204.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 458.7% higher |
| Braselton | 1 miles | A 32.2 | A 77.3 | Violent: 75.6% higher Property: 110.8% higher |
| Pendergrass | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 205.3% higher |
| Auburn | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |