Habersham County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Habersham County in GA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 723 violent crimes and 1,438 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.4 per 100k residents, which is 63.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.5 per 100k, 43.5% 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 AAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,438 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents949 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.4 | A | 723 | 106.2 | -63.8% |
| Property Crime | 92.5 | A | 1438 | 163.6 | -43.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 55 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 8 | 5.8 | -24.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 119 | 22.3 | -57.8% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 329 | 24.0 | -24.4% |
| Larceny | 73.7 | A | 949 | 116.4 | -36.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.6 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -97.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Habersham County Sheriff's Office
Cornelia Police Department
Cornelia, GA
Clarkesville Police Department
Clarkesville, GA
Demorest Police Department
Demorest, GA
Mount Airy Police Department
Mount Airy, GA