Liberty County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Liberty County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,978 violent crimes and 3,459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.5 per 100k residents, which is +9.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 70.2 per 100k, -57.1% 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 CAnnual Rate116.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,978 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,459 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,850 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.5 | C | 4978 | 106.2 | +9.7% |
| Property Crime | 70.2 | A | 3459 | 163.6 | -57.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 87 | 3.5 | +19.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 80 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 694 | 22.3 | -62.2% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 395 | 24.0 | -70.8% |
| Larceny | 57.5 | A | 2850 | 116.4 | -50.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.6 | A | 188 | 22.2 | -74.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hinesville Police Department
Hinesville, GA
Midway Police Department
Midway, GA