Polk County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,238 violent crimes and 2,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is -54.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.4 per 100k, -28.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,238 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,675 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.3 | A | 1238 | 106.2 | -54.5% |
| Property Crime | 117.4 | B | 2675 | 163.6 | -28.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 62 | 3.5 | -8.7% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 47 | 5.8 | -44.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 254 | 22.3 | -57.2% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 379 | 24.0 | -60.4% |
| Larceny | 101.4 | B | 2146 | 116.4 | -12.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 141 | 22.2 | -70.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cedartown Police Department
Cedartown, GA
Rockmart Police Department
Rockmart, GA
Aragon Police Department
Aragon, GA