Elberton, Georgia Crime Rate

4 years of data (20212024) · Population: 4,827

Key Insights

  • Elberton has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 787.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 36.9% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 5% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.31 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
787.2
+36.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2527.4
122 total
vs National Avg
119%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 38

Murder0
Rape3
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault35

Property Crime: 122

Burglary17
Larceny-Theft96
Motor Vehicle Theft9
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20244,82738787.201222527.4
20234,86828575.20941931.0
20224,71940847.601402966.7
20214,32842970.401573627.5

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

F
Safety Grade for Elberton

Based on violent crime rate of 787.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
↕️ Volatile
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 5% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.