Metter, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Metter Police Department serves the city of Metter, GA in Candler County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 215 violent crimes and 439 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.7 per 100k, 22.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate101.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.7 | A | 215 | 106.2 | -52.3% |
| Property Crime | 126.7 | B | 439 | 163.6 | -22.6% |
| Rape | 25.3 | F | 17 | 3.5 | +616.5% |
| Burglary | 101.3 | F | 109 | 24.0 | +321.7% |
| Larceny | 25.3 | A | 277 | 116.4 | -78.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro | 17 miles | F 212.6 | F 310.3 | Violent: 319.6% higher Property: 144.9% higher |
| Swainsboro | 19 miles | F 184.4 | F 263.4 | Violent: 263.8% higher Property: 107.9% higher |
| Twin City | 19 miles | F 236.3 | A 59.1 | Violent: 366.3% higher Property: 53.4% lower |
| Oak Park | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 1057.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 734.4% higher |
| Brooklet | 19 miles | A 45.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 10.5% lower Property: N/A |