Rockmart, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockmart Police Department serves the city of Rockmart, GA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 368 violent crimes and 1,234 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.9 per 100k residents, which is 82.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 226.3 per 100k, 38.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate226.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,234 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate207.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents967 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.9 | A | 368 | 106.2 | -82.2% |
| Property Crime | 226.3 | D | 1234 | 163.6 | +38.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.9 | B | 77 | 22.3 | -15.3% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 214 | 24.0 | -21.5% |
| Larceny | 207.4 | F | 967 | 116.4 | +78.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown | 0 miles | C 126.0 | B 126.0 | Violent: 567.9% higher Property: 44.3% lower |
| Aragon | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Rome | 12 miles | F 257.7 | F 360.3 | Violent: 1266.4% higher Property: 59.2% higher |
| Bremen | 14 miles | A 12.5 | B 124.8 | Violent: 33.8% lower Property: 44.9% lower |
| Tallapoosa | 14 miles | B 90.7 | F 302.5 | Violent: 381.1% higher Property: 33.7% higher |