Waycross, GA Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 183%

Violent crime 149%

Property crime 190%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Waycross_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	887	n/a (estimate)	6,638	2,408	2,346
Murder	3	n/a	22.5	8.8	6.5
Rape	16	n/a	119.7	31.9	38.4
Robbery	24	n/a	179.6	65.5	73.9
Assault	86	n/a	643.6	293.8	279.7
Violent crime	129	n/a (estimate)	965	400	388
Burglary	144	n/a	1,077.6	290.7	314.2
Theft	571	n/a	4,273.0	1,478.5	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	43	n/a	321.8	238.2	246.0
Property crime	758	n/a (estimate)	5,672	2,007	1,958

Key findings

Waycross crime rates are 183% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Waycross are 149% higher than the national average
In Waycross you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Waycross is safer than 2% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Waycross has increased by 9%

Waycross crime map

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The Waycross crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Waycross as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Waycross crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Waycross (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Waycross for every 100,000 residents. The Waycross total amount of daily crime is 2.76 times more than the Georgia average and 2.83 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Waycross, is 2.41 times more than the Georgia average, and it is 2.49 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Waycross has a daily crime average that is 2.83 times more than the Georgia average and 2.90 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Waycross (higher is better)

Is Waycross 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 Waycross to other cities in the state and across the country, Waycross is 4% safer than other cities of Georgia and 2% safer than other cities in the nation. Waycross has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Waycross

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Waycross is 1 in 104

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Waycross is 1 in 18

The chance of being a victim of crime in Waycross is 1 in 16

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Waycross, Georgia? If you reside in Waycross, then there is a 1 in 104 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 18. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 16 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Waycross.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Waycross, GA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Waycross has increased by 87%, while the property crime rate in Waycross has increased by 1% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Waycross has increased by 9% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Waycross police department

Item	Waycross	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	69	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.6	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 69 Waycross police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.2% greater than the Georgia average and 42.7% greater 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}
Deenwood, GA	2,195	204	1,026	1,230
Patterson, GA	560	493	2,474	2,967
Hoboken, GA	656	530	2,662	3,192
Offerman, GA	459	556	2,791	3,347
Blackshear, GA	3,546	368	3,734	4,102
Waycross, GA	14,188	965	5,672	6,638

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dentsville, SC	14,192	598	3,066	3,665
New Franklin, OH	14,195	64	609	673
Setauket-East Setauket, NY	14,174	139	538	676
Greenlawn, NY	14,208	217	842	1,059
Brooklyn Park, MD	14,159	498	2,005	2,503
Waycross, GA	14,188	965	5,672	6,638

Source: The Waycross, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.