Clayton County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clayton County in GA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,721 violent crimes and 32,103 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.0 per 100k residents, which is 20.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 265.7 per 100k, 62.4% above 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 BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,721 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents648 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,503 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate265.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,103 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,424 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate232.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,679 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,877 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.0 | B | 26721 | 106.2 | -20.9% |
| Property Crime | 265.7 | F | 32103 | 163.6 | +62.4% |
| Homicide | 3.5 | F | 150 | 0.5 | +558.4% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 648 | 3.5 | +92.6% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 1503 | 5.8 | -39.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.0 | C | 5158 | 22.3 | +8.0% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 4424 | 24.0 | -31.8% |
| Larceny | 232.5 | F | 22679 | 116.4 | +99.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.8 | B | 4877 | 22.2 | -24.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clayton County Police Department
Forest Park Police Department
Forest Park, GA
Morrow Police Department
Morrow, GA
Jonesboro Police Department
Jonesboro, GA
Riverdale Police Department
Riverdale, GA
Lake City Police Department
Lake City, GA