Port Wentworth, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Wentworth Police Department serves the city of Port Wentworth, GA in Chatham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 262 violent crimes and 938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.3 per 100k residents, which is 49.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.4 per 100k, 44.2% below 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 2 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 53.3 | A | 262 | 106.2 | -49.8% |
Property Crime | 91.4 | A | 938 | 163.6 | -44.2% |
Homicide | 7.6 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +1328.2% |
Rape | 7.6 | F | 20 | 3.5 | +115.2% |
Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 67 | 22.3 | -65.8% |
Burglary | 15.2 | A | 109 | 24.0 | -36.6% |
Larceny | 68.5 | A | 652 | 116.4 | -41.1% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 174 | 22.2 | -65.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Sikh | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pooler | 6 miles | A 42.7 | C 183.9 | Violent: 19.9% lower Property: 101.3% higher |
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan | 6 miles | C 121.6 | C 177.6 | Violent: 128.2% higher Property: 94.4% higher |
Thunderbolt | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 156.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.5% higher |
Garden City | 12 miles | F 191.6 | C 172.4 | Violent: 259.5% higher Property: 88.7% higher |
Tybee Island | 12 miles | A 31.8 | A 31.8 | Violent: 40.3% lower Property: 65.2% lower |