Effingham County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Effingham County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 619 violent crimes and 861 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.4 per 100k residents, which is -65.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.7 per 100k, -91.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents861 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.4 | A | 619 | 106.2 | -65.7% |
| Property Crime | 14.7 | A | 861 | 163.6 | -91.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 11.8 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +102.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 87 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 188 | 24.0 | -87.8% |
| Larceny | 8.8 | A | 622 | 116.4 | -92.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -86.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Guyton Police Department
Guyton, GA
Rincon Police Department
Rincon, GA
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, GA