Ben Hill County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ben Hill County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,425 violent crimes and 2,556 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 210.1 per 100k residents, which is 97.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 195.2 per 100k, 19.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate210.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,425 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate195.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,556 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate178.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,922 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 210.1 | F | 2425 | 106.2 | +97.8% |
| Property Crime | 195.2 | C | 2556 | 163.6 | +19.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 32 | 5.8 | -2.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.6 | D | 461 | 22.3 | +32.9% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 429 | 24.0 | -53.0% |
| Larceny | 178.3 | D | 1922 | 116.4 | +53.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 200 | 22.2 | -74.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office
Fitzgerald Police Department
Fitzgerald, GA