Murray County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Murray County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,647 violent crimes and 1,057 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.5 per 100k residents, which is 49.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.6 per 100k, 89.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate53.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,647 (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

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,057 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime53.5A1647106.2-49.6%
Property Crime16.6A1057163.6-89.9%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A393.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault1.9A28222.3-91.5%
Burglary1.0A15824.0-96.0%
Larceny15.6A776116.4-86.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A12122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Murray County Sheriff's Office

Chatsworth Police Department

Chatsworth, GA

Eton Police Department

Eton, GA