Cobb County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cobb County in GA is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 50,418 violent crimes and 61,472 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.0 per 100k residents, which is 11.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.6 per 100k, 28.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50,418 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,183 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,569 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,358 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,472 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,745 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48,384 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,209 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.0 | B | 50418 | 106.2 | -11.5% |
| Property Crime | 117.6 | B | 61472 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 154 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 1183 | 3.5 | -24.2% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 1569 | 5.8 | -39.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 6358 | 22.3 | -44.8% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 6745 | 24.0 | -69.1% |
| Larceny | 100.3 | B | 48384 | 116.4 | -13.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 6209 | 22.2 | -38.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
Cobb County Police Department
Marietta Police Department
Marietta, GA
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, GA
Acworth Police Department
Acworth, GA
Kennesaw Police Department
Kennesaw, GA
Powder Springs Police Department
Powder Springs, GA