Gilmer County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gilmer County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,957 violent crimes and 1,784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.5 per 100k residents, which is 45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 11.3 per 100k, 93.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,957 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,784 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,227 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.5 | A | 1957 | 106.2 | -45.8% |
| Property Crime | 11.3 | A | 1784 | 163.6 | -93.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 84 | 3.5 | -4.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 306 | 22.3 | -54.4% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 354 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 6.8 | A | 1227 | 116.4 | -94.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 192 | 22.2 | -84.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gilmer County Sheriff's Office
Ellijay Police Department
Ellijay, GA
East Ellijay Police Department
East Ellijay, GA