Charlton County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Charlton County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 189 violent crimes and 409 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.0 per 100k residents, which is 74.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.2 per 100k, 80.3% 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 A
Annual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime27.0A189106.2-74.6%
Property Crime32.2A409163.6-80.3%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery4.5B45.8-22.8%
Aggravated Assault4.5A6822.3-79.8%
Burglary0.0A8724.0-100.0%
Larceny27.7A284116.4-76.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.5A3522.2-79.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Charlton County Sheriff's Office

Folkston Police Department

Folkston, GA

Homeland Police Department

Homeland, GA