Monroe County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Monroe County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 210 violent crimes and 461 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3.9 per 100k residents, which is 96.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 2.0 per 100k, 98.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 A
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime3.9A210106.2-96.3%
Property Crime2.0A461163.6-98.8%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A123.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A55.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3422.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A8624.0-100.0%
Larceny0.0A329116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.0A4522.2-91.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Forsyth Police Department

Forsyth, GA

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