Burke County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burke County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 937 violent crimes and 2,098 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.9 per 100k residents, which is 31.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.4 per 100k, 25.8% 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 Rate72.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents937 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,098 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,366 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.9 | B | 937 | 106.2 | -31.3% |
| Property Crime | 121.4 | B | 2098 | 163.6 | -25.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.0 | F | 224 | 22.3 | +61.8% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 439 | 24.0 | -50.5% |
| Larceny | 64.4 | A | 1366 | 116.4 | -44.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.1 | F | 280 | 22.2 | +103.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Burke County Sheriff's Office
Waynesboro Police Department
Waynesboro, GA
Midville Police Department
Midville, GA
Sardis Police Department
Sardis, GA