Sumter County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumter County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,984 violent crimes and 4,053 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.1 per 100k residents, which is 33.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.7 per 100k, 36.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,984 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents793 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,053 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,223 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.1 | B | 1984 | 106.2 | -33.0% |
| Property Crime | 103.7 | A | 4053 | 163.6 | -36.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -72.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.7 | F | 793 | 22.3 | +82.7% |
| Burglary | 24.8 | C | 611 | 24.0 | +3.2% |
| Larceny | 77.2 | B | 3223 | 116.4 | -33.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 206 | 22.2 | -92.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Americus Police Department
Americus, GA
Leslie Police Department
Leslie, GA
Plains Police Department
Plains, GA