Clayton County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clayton County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,892 violent crimes and 8,445 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.2 per 100k residents, which is -6.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 314.9 per 100k, +92.5% 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 CAnnual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,892 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate314.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,445 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents838 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate276.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,490 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,094 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.2 | C | 3892 | 106.2 | -6.6% |
| Property Crime | 314.9 | F | 8445 | 163.6 | +92.5% |
| Homicide | 4.2 | F | 27 | 0.5 | +690.1% |
| Rape | 8.1 | F | 96 | 3.5 | +128.8% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 334 | 5.8 | -27.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.8 | D | 758 | 22.3 | +29.2% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 838 | 24.0 | -18.8% |
| Larceny | 276.5 | F | 6490 | 116.4 | +137.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.9 | B | 1094 | 22.2 | -14.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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