Heard County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Heard County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 276 violent crimes and 621 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.7 per 100k residents, which is 87.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.7 per 100k, 54.3% 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 Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.7 | A | 276 | 106.2 | -87.1% |
| Property Crime | 74.7 | A | 621 | 163.6 | -54.3% |
| Homicide | 4.6 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +758.6% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 7 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.7 | A | 120 | 24.0 | -42.9% |
| Larceny | 56.4 | A | 400 | 116.4 | -51.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 93 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Heard County Sheriff's Office
Franklin Police Department
Franklin, GA