Richmond County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richmond County in GA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,890 violent crimes and 11,922 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.4 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 198.1 per 100k, 21.1% 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 Rate153.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,890 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,337 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate198.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,922 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,629 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate164.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,939 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.4 | D | 8890 | 106.2 | +44.4% |
| Property Crime | 198.1 | D | 11922 | 163.6 | +21.1% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 60 | 0.5 | +38.9% |
| Rape | 16.3 | F | 168 | 3.5 | +359.5% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 320 | 5.8 | -27.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 1337 | 22.3 | -44.5% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 1629 | 24.0 | -54.8% |
| Larceny | 164.0 | D | 8939 | 116.4 | +40.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 1298 | 22.2 | +2.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Hephzibah Police Department
Hephzibah, GA