Sumter County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumter County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,767 violent crimes and 3,424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.8 per 100k residents, which is -18.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, -20.5% 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 Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,767 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents738 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,424 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,830 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.8 | B | 1767 | 106.2 | -18.3% |
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 3424 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -62.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.2 | F | 738 | 22.3 | +143.6% |
| Burglary | 30.4 | D | 434 | 24.0 | +26.4% |
| Larceny | 97.6 | B | 2830 | 116.4 | -16.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 148 | 22.2 | -90.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Americus Police Department
Americus, GA
Leslie Police Department
Leslie, GA
Plains Police Department
Plains, GA