Forsyth County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Forsyth County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,434 violent crimes and 5,837 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.8 per 100k residents, which is 67.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.1 per 100k, 76.7% 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 AAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,434 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,837 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents726 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,653 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.8 | A | 5434 | 106.2 | -67.3% |
| Property Crime | 38.1 | A | 5837 | 163.6 | -76.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 134 | 3.5 | -89.5% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -93.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 490 | 22.3 | -84.9% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 726 | 24.0 | -92.2% |
| Larceny | 31.8 | A | 4653 | 116.4 | -72.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 431 | 22.2 | -79.8% |