Washington County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 494 violent crimes and 809 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.4 per 100k, 74.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents809 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents632 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 494 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
| Property Crime | 41.4 | A | 809 | 163.6 | -74.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.7 | C | 150 | 22.3 | +6.7% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 114 | 24.0 | -78.0% |
| Larceny | 33.4 | A | 632 | 116.4 | -71.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -88.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Sandersville Police Department
Sandersville, GA
Davisboro Police Department
Davisboro, GA