Dougherty County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dougherty County in GA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,081 violent crimes and 13,352 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.6 per 100k, 9.2% 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 Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,081 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,546 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,352 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,445 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,458 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,377 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.0 | C | 11081 | 106.2 | +16.7% |
| Property Crime | 178.6 | C | 13352 | 163.6 | +9.2% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 83 | 0.5 | +41.7% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 201 | 3.5 | -14.7% |
| Robbery | 10.9 | F | 477 | 5.8 | +86.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.7 | D | 3546 | 22.3 | +33.5% |
| Burglary | 39.2 | F | 2445 | 24.0 | +63.2% |
| Larceny | 107.6 | C | 9458 | 116.4 | -7.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.3 | D | 1377 | 22.2 | +36.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dougherty County Sheriff's Office
Albany Police Department
Albany, GA