Cochran, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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14%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cochran_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	88	n/a (estimate)	1,968	2,175	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.1	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	32.5	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	42.2	66.5
Assault	12	n/a	268.3	270.0	264.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	268	352	364
Burglary	10	n/a	223.6	223.3	250.7
Theft	62	n/a	1,386.4	1,349.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	89.4	250.6	318.7
Property crime	76	n/a (estimate)	1,699	1,823	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Cochran, GA

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Cochran is 11% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 11 violent crimes reported in Cochran, equivalent to 217 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 41.4%. Additionally, Cochran recorded 120 property crimes, amounting to 2364 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 20.9%.

When assessing the total crime rate in Cochran per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within Cochran, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

While murder rates in the United States have generally declined since 1990, recent years have seen an unfortunate uptick. Cochran stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates among cities reporting crime data. In Cochran, a total of 1 murders were reported, equating to 20 murders per 100,000 residents. This statistic underscores the challenges facing the area in terms of severe violent crime and the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security within the community.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Cochran?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Cochran. Based on the results of the surveys (8 responses), 38% of people felt that there was very little crime in Cochran and felt safe walking alone at night. While 63% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Cochran a Safe Place to Live?

Is Cochran a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Cochran has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 11%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.36 daily incidents, encompassing 0.03 violent crimes and 0.33 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Cochran as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Cochran Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Cochran has increased by 48.9% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Cochran is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 52.2%, while property crime has increased by 84.6%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Cochran.

Potential Causes for Crime in Cochran

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Cochran, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Cochran crime rates. The population density in Cochran is 1055.4 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

The impact of law enforcement and community policing efforts plays a crucial role in shaping crime rates in any city. A robust and cooperative bond between law enforcement and the community can serve as a deterrent to criminal activities, enhancing overall safety. In Cochran, the ratio of police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents stands at 3.05, differing from the national average of 3.25. Effective law enforcement hinges not solely on officer numbers but also on the manner in which they interact and collaborate with the community. Building trust and cooperation are central tenets of community policing, amplifying its influence on crime prevention.

Cochran crime map

The Cochran crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cochran as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cochran crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cochran crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Cochran crime rates are 14% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cochran are 26% lower than the national average
In Cochran you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cochran is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cochran has decreased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Cochran (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Cochran, Georgia is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Cochran are 1.11 times less than the Georgia average and 1.16 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Cochran are 1.31 times less than than Georgia and 1.36 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Cochran are 1.07 times less than than Georgia and 1.13 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Cochran (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Georgia and all other cities across the US, is Cochran safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Cochran is safer than 49% of other cities in the state of Georgia. In addition, Cochran is safer than 40% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Georgia and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Cochran. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Cochran is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cochran

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cochran is 1 in 373

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cochran is 1 in 59

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cochran is 1 in 51

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Cochran, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 373. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 59 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Cochran is 1 in 51.

Year Over Year Crime In Cochran (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Cochran is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Cochran has increased by 24% and the rate of property crime in Cochran has decreased by 28%. The total crime rate in Cochran has decreased by 24% year to year.

Cochran police department

Item	Cochran	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 16 Cochran police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 23% less than the Georgia average and 6.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Georgia

State	Total offenders	Georgia_/100K	National_/100K
Georgia	23,117	275	266

There are a total of 23,117 sex offenders in Georgia. This yields a total of 275 sex offenders in Georgia per 100,000 residents which is 3% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hawkinsville, GA	5,320	336	1,739	2,075
Empire, GA	447	380	1,968	2,348
Allentown, GA	119	424	2,194	2,618
Montrose, GA	342	474	2,453	2,927
Chester, GA	727	561	2,905	3,466
Eastman, GA	5,110	643	3,663	4,306
Cochran, GA	4,945	268	1,699	1,968

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Centreville, IL	4,946	322	1,787	2,109
Lakeport, CA	4,947	330	1,511	1,841
Raeford, NC	4,943	222	1,218	1,440
Imperial, MO	4,947	256	1,169	1,425
Dove Valley, CO	4,943	262	1,589	1,851
Cochran, GA	4,945	268	1,699	1,968

Source: The Cochran, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.