Muscogee County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Muscogee County in GA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,988 violent crimes and 16,906 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.9 per 100k residents, which is +29.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 240.5 per 100k, +47.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate137.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,988 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,065 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,906 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,362 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,524 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,999 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.9 | D | 8988 | 106.2 | +29.9% |
| Property Crime | 240.5 | D | 16906 | 163.6 | +47.0% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 88 | 0.5 | +87.7% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 188 | 3.5 | -43.7% |
| Robbery | 5.5 | C | 655 | 5.8 | -5.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.8 | F | 3065 | 22.3 | +128.2% |
| Burglary | 32.4 | D | 2362 | 24.0 | +34.7% |
| Larceny | 173.3 | D | 12524 | 116.4 | +48.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.9 | D | 1999 | 22.2 | +57.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbus Police Department
Columbus, GA