Social Circle, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Social Circle Police Department serves the city of Social Circle, GA in Newton, Walton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 382 violent crimes and 315 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.2 per 100k residents, which is 7.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 57.1 per 100k, 65.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.2 | C | 382 | 106.2 | +7.6% |
| Property Crime | 57.1 | A | 315 | 163.6 | -65.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.0 | B | 60 | 22.3 | -14.5% |
| Burglary | 19.0 | B | 44 | 24.0 | -20.8% |
| Larceny | 38.1 | A | 251 | 116.4 | -67.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 0 miles | B 93.7 | C 162.4 | Violent: 18.0% lower Property: 184.4% higher |
| Loganville | 0 miles | A 50.7 | A 76.0 | Violent: 55.6% lower Property: 33.1% higher |
| Oxford | 13 miles | B 87.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 23.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Auburn | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Statham | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.0% higher |