Ben Hill County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ben Hill County in GA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,519 violent crimes and 1,815 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 237.3 per 100k residents, which is +123.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 305.1 per 100k, +86.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate237.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,519 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate305.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,815 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate271.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,468 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 237.3 | F | 1519 | 106.2 | +123.4% |
| Property Crime | 305.1 | F | 1815 | 163.6 | +86.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 11.3 | F | 25 | 5.8 | +94.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 307 | 22.3 | +1.5% |
| Burglary | 22.6 | C | 229 | 24.0 | -5.9% |
| Larceny | 271.2 | F | 1468 | 116.4 | +133.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.3 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -49.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fitzgerald Police Department
Fitzgerald, GA