Whitfield County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whitfield County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,947 violent crimes and 3,009 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.9 per 100k residents, which is -64.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.0 per 100k, -48.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,947 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,009 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,482 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.9 | A | 1947 | 106.2 | -64.4% |
| Property Crime | 85.0 | A | 3009 | 163.6 | -48.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 69 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 49 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 284 | 22.3 | -73.8% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 296 | 24.0 | -91.9% |
| Larceny | 78.2 | B | 2482 | 116.4 | -32.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 218 | 22.2 | -78.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dalton Police Department
Dalton, GA
Tunnel Hill Police Department
Tunnel Hill, GA
Cohutta Police Department
Cohutta, GA