Sylvania, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sylvania Police Department serves the city of Sylvania, GA in Screven County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 105 violent crimes and 302 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.7 per 100k residents, which is 63.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.7 per 100k, 76.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.7 | A | 105 | 106.2 | -63.6% |
| Property Crime | 38.7 | A | 302 | 163.6 | -76.4% |
| Larceny | 38.7 | A | 237 | 116.4 | -66.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 349.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 804.0% higher |
| Millen | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 135.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 249.7% higher |
| Statesboro | 23 miles | F 212.6 | F 310.3 | Violent: 449.6% higher Property: 702.1% higher |
| Brooklet | 25 miles | A 45.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Guyton | 31 miles | A 35.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 8.5% lower Property: N/A |