Appling County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Appling County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 502 violent crimes and 1,228 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.9 per 100k residents, which is 62.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.3 per 100k, 24.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,228 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents919 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.9 | A | 502 | 106.2 | -62.4% |
| Property Crime | 123.3 | B | 1228 | 163.6 | -24.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 30 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 166 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 14.8 | A | 215 | 24.0 | -38.4% |
| Larceny | 101.1 | B | 919 | 116.4 | -13.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 90 | 22.2 | -66.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Appling County Sheriff's Office
Baxley Police Department
Baxley, GA