Paulding County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Paulding County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 828 violent crimes and 2,441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.4 per 100k residents, which is -22.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 384.3 per 100k, +134.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate82.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents828 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate384.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,441 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate362.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,116 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.4 | B | 828 | 106.2 | -22.4% |
| Property Crime | 384.3 | F | 2441 | 163.6 | +134.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 37 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 170 | 22.3 | -84.8% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 180 | 24.0 | -47.0% |
| Larceny | 362.2 | F | 2116 | 116.4 | +211.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -57.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, GA
Hiram Police Department
Hiram, GA