Chatham County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chatham County in GA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,768 violent crimes and 20,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.4 per 100k residents, which is -36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.7 per 100k, -10.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,768 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents765 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,680 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,002 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,435 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,087 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,411 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.4 | A | 11768 | 106.2 | -36.6% |
| Property Crime | 146.7 | B | 20002 | 163.6 | -10.3% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 98 | 0.5 | +138.1% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 347 | 3.5 | -25.4% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 765 | 5.8 | -52.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.9 | B | 2680 | 22.3 | -28.4% |
| Burglary | 32.0 | D | 2435 | 24.0 | +33.1% |
| Larceny | 87.5 | B | 15087 | 116.4 | -24.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 2411 | 22.2 | +20.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Garden City Police Department
Garden City, GA
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan, GA
Pooler Police Department
Pooler, GA
Port Wentworth Police Department
Port Wentworth, GA
Tybee Island Police Department
Tybee Island, GA
Thunderbolt Police Department
Thunderbolt, GA
Bloomingdale Police Department
Bloomingdale, GA