Folkston, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Folkston Police Department serves the city of Folkston, GA in Charlton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 289 property crimes. Property crime averages 42.7 per 100k, 73.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 42.7 | A | 289 | 163.6 | -73.9% |
| Larceny | 42.7 | A | 223 | 116.4 | -63.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Waycross | 25 miles | F 219.8 | F 564.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 1222.1% higher |
| Nahunta | 30 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hoboken | 30 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kingsland | 31 miles | A 62.7 | B 130.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 205.3% higher |