Cherokee County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,366 violent crimes and 3,837 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.9 per 100k residents, which is -66.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.2 per 100k, -67.5% below 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 AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,366 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,837 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,426 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.9 | A | 2366 | 106.2 | -66.2% |
| Property Crime | 53.2 | A | 3837 | 163.6 | -67.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -63.2% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -88.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.6 | A | 361 | 22.3 | -48.0% |
| Burglary | 1.4 | A | 191 | 24.0 | -94.4% |
| Larceny | 49.8 | A | 3426 | 116.4 | -57.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 214 | 22.2 | -91.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Canton Police Department
Canton, GA
Ball Ground Police Department
Ball Ground, GA
Holly Springs Police Department
Holly Springs, GA
Woodstock Police Department
Woodstock, GA