Pooler, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pooler Police Department serves the city of Pooler, GA in Chatham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 963 violent crimes and 3,221 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 183.9 per 100k, 12.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate183.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,221 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,723 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 963 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 183.9 | C | 3221 | 163.6 | +12.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 133 | 22.3 | -41.0% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 267 | 24.0 | -31.7% |
| Larceny | 167.5 | D | 2723 | 116.4 | +43.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Wentworth | 6 miles | A 53.3 | A 91.4 | Violent: 24.9% higher Property: 50.3% lower |
| Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan | 10 miles | C 121.6 | C 177.6 | Violent: 184.9% higher Property: 3.4% lower |
| Thunderbolt | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 156.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.8% lower |
| Pembroke | 13 miles | F 218.7 | B 109.4 | Violent: 412.4% higher Property: 40.5% lower |
| Richmond Hill | 13 miles | A 58.5 | C 159.7 | Violent: 37.2% higher Property: 13.2% lower |