Hiawassee, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hiawassee Police Department serves the city of Hiawassee, GA in Towns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 19 violent crimes and 60 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.3 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 108.3 per 100k, 33.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 CAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.3 | C | 19 | 106.2 | +2.0% |
| Property Crime | 108.3 | B | 60 | 163.6 | -33.8% |
| Larceny | 108.3 | C | 54 | 116.4 | -6.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville | 15 miles | C 118.8 | B 118.8 | Violent: 9.6% higher Property: 9.6% higher |
| Cleveland | 18 miles | A 28.1 | F 308.6 | Violent: 74.1% lower Property: 184.9% higher |
| Helen | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clayton | 19 miles | A 49.2 | D 196.8 | Violent: 54.6% lower Property: 81.7% higher |
| Mountain City | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |