Jefferson, GA Crime Rates & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Jefferson_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	123	n/a (estimate)	839	2,058	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.2	6.3
Rape	2	n/a	13.6	36.4	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	43.6	66.1
Assault	6	n/a	40.9	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	55	367	370
Burglary	12	n/a	81.8	217.8	269.8
Theft	88	n/a	600.1	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	15	n/a	102.3	206.5	282.7
Property crime	115	n/a (estimate)	784	1,691	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Jefferson crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Jefferson are 85% lower than the national average
In Jefferson you have a 1 in 120 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jefferson is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jefferson has decreased by 29%

Jefferson crime map

The Jefferson crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Jefferson 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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Daily Crime In Jefferson (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Jefferson for every 100,000 residents. The Jefferson total amount of daily crime is 2.45 times less than the Georgia average and 2.77 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Jefferson, is 6.73 times less than the Georgia average, and it is 6.78 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Jefferson has a daily crime average that is 2.16 times less than the Georgia average and 2.49 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Jefferson (higher is better)

Is Jefferson safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Georgia as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Jefferson to other cities in the state and across the country, Jefferson is 79% safer than other cities of Georgia and 76% safer than other cities in the nation. Jefferson has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jefferson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jefferson is 1 in 1833

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jefferson is 1 in 128

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jefferson is 1 in 120

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Jefferson? In Jefferson, GA you have a 1 in 1833 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 128 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 120 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Jefferson.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Jefferson is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Jefferson has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 36% in Jefferson, while property crimes in Jefferson have decreased by 29%. Total crime has decreased by 29% year over year.

Jefferson police department

Item	Jefferson	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	27	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 27 Jefferson police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 29.3% less than the Georgia average and 14% 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}
Maysville, GA	1,796	0	49	49
Hoschton, GA	2,039	114	526	640
Pendergrass, GA	840	0	675	675
Bogart, GA	1,542	136	625	760
Nicholson, GA	1,714	171	787	957
Braselton, GA	12,178	20	973	993
Russell, GA	1,466	188	865	1,053
Jefferson, GA	11,619	55	784	839

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Winton, CA	11,619	762	3,570	4,332
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA	11,621	256	1,200	1,456
Beachwood, OH	11,627	159	3,247	3,407
Hillsborough, CA	11,608	47	768	815
Wyandanch, NY	11,632	518	2,080	2,598
Jefferson, GA	11,619	55	784	839

Source: The Jefferson, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.