Tift County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tift County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,012 violent crimes and 3,201 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 332.6 per 100k residents, which is 213.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 316.5 per 100k, 93.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate332.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,012 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents711 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate316.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,201 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate253.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,288 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 332.6 | F | 4012 | 106.2 | +213.1% |
| Property Crime | 316.5 | F | 3201 | 163.6 | +93.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 62 | 3.5 | -15.6% |
| Robbery | 14.9 | F | 70 | 5.8 | +156.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 81.3 | F | 711 | 22.3 | +265.3% |
| Burglary | 43.5 | F | 583 | 24.0 | +81.1% |
| Larceny | 253.9 | F | 2288 | 116.4 | +118.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.1 | B | 327 | 22.2 | -14.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tift County Sheriff's Office
Tifton Police Department
Tifton, GA