Burke County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burke County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 397 violent crimes and 872 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.0 per 100k residents, which is -26.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.0 per 100k, -17.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents872 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.0 | B | 397 | 106.2 | -26.6% |
| Property Crime | 135.0 | B | 872 | 163.6 | -17.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.0 | F | 119 | 22.3 | +115.7% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 158 | 24.0 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 70.5 | A | 637 | 116.4 | -39.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 52.5 | F | 74 | 22.2 | +136.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Waynesboro Police Department
Waynesboro, GA
Midville Police Department
Midville, GA
Sardis Police Department
Sardis, GA