Cobb County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cobb County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,795 violent crimes and 17,373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.6 per 100k residents, which is -12.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.4 per 100k, -27.6% 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 Rate92.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,795 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,867 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,373 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,750 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,790 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,799 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.6 | B | 10795 | 106.2 | -12.8% |
| Property Crime | 118.4 | B | 17373 | 163.6 | -27.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 302 | 3.5 | -19.9% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 507 | 5.8 | -33.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 1867 | 22.3 | -45.3% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 1750 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 102.9 | B | 13790 | 116.4 | -11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 1799 | 22.2 | -62.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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