Gilmer County Crime & Safety

Gilmer County, Georgia

Safety Score

31/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

1634.0

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

272.9

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1361.1

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

31/100

Higher = safer

State avg 49/100

State Safety Rank

#114

of 159 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Gilmer County, Georgia

Gilmer Stays Below National Average

Gilmer County reports 1,634.0 crimes per 100,000 residents, remaining well under the national rate of 2,385.5. This results in a safety score of 97.4.

Safety Score Near State Average

The county's safety score of 97.4 is just slightly below the Georgia state average of 97.8. This indicates a typical safety profile for the region.

Comparable Safety to Gordon County

Gilmer's crime rate of 1,634.0 is nearly identical to neighbor Gordon County, which sits at 1,630.2. Both counties offer similar public safety environments for residents.

Property Theft Drives Local Stats

Property crime accounts for 1,361.1 incidents per 100,000, significantly outnumbering violent crimes. The violent crime rate of 272.9 is higher than the Georgia average of 248.1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Gilmer County, GA?

Gilmer County has a total crime rate of 1634.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (272.9 per 100K) and property crimes (1361.1 per 100K).

Is Gilmer County, GA safe?

Gilmer County has a safety score of 31/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #114 out of 159 counties in Georgia for safety (1 = safest).

How does Gilmer County crime compare to the Georgia average?

The county's safety score of 97.4 is just slightly below the Georgia state average of 97.8. This indicates a typical safety profile for the region.

What types of crime are most common in Gilmer County?

Property crime accounts for 1,361.1 incidents per 100,000, significantly outnumbering violent crimes. The violent crime rate of 272.9 is higher than the Georgia average of 248.1.

How is crime data measured and reported for Gilmer County?

Crime data for Gilmer County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Gilmer County?

Gilmer County has a safety score of 31/100, which is below the Georgia average of 49/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.