Early County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Early County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 775 violent crimes and 908 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.7 per 100k residents, which is 8.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.8 per 100k, 28.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate115.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents775 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.7 | C | 775 | 106.2 | +8.9% |
| Property Crime | 116.8 | B | 908 | 163.6 | -28.6% |
| Homicide | 9.6 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +1709.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.2 | F | 302 | 22.3 | +116.6% |
| Burglary | 49.0 | F | 210 | 24.0 | +103.7% |
| Larceny | 48.6 | A | 637 | 116.4 | -58.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.3 | B | 59 | 22.2 | -13.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Early County Sheriff's Office
Blakely Police Department
Blakely, GA