Pelham, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pelham Police Department serves the city of Pelham, GA in Mitchell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 408 violent crimes and 570 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.4 per 100k residents, which is 67.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 236.6 per 100k, 44.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate177.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate236.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents570 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate207.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 177.4 | F | 408 | 106.2 | +67.0% |
| Property Crime | 236.6 | D | 570 | 163.6 | +44.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 59.1 | F | 74 | 22.3 | +165.7% |
| Larceny | 207.0 | F | 439 | 116.4 | +77.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.6 | D | 48 | 22.2 | +33.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale City | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 296.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.4% higher |
| Camilla | 8 miles | B 77.7 | C 194.3 | Violent: 56.2% lower Property: 17.9% lower |
| Cairo | 18 miles | A 40.2 | F 271.2 | Violent: 77.4% lower Property: 14.6% higher |
| Whigham | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newton | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |