In 2022, Georgia has shown some interesting crime trends when compared to national averages. Let's examine the state's crime landscape based on the most recent data.
In 2022, Georgia reported 40,048 violent crimes. This represents about 367.0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Nationally, there were approximately 380.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the same year. This suggests that Georgia has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average.
Georgia saw a 6.1% increase in reported violent crimes from 2021 to 2022. This outpaced the national trend, which saw a 1.2% decrease in the same period.
Georgia reported 893 murders in 2022, which is about 8.2 murders per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 6.3 murders per 100,000 people. This indicates that Georgia has a higher murder rate than the national average.
In 2022, Georgia reported 184,513 property crimes, or about 1690.8 per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 1952.8 property crimes per 100,000 people. This suggests that Georgia has a lower property crime rate than the national average.
While the national property crime rate increased by about 7.1% from 2021 to 2022, Georgia saw a 6.8% increase in the same period.
Georgia reported 22,534 car thefts in 2022, a rise of 8.8% from 2021. Nationally, car thefts increased by about 10.9% in the same period. This suggests that Georgia is facing a less significant challenge with auto theft compared to national trends.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Georgia, which was 53 in 2022, down from 59 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the decrease suggests an overall improvement in the state's crime situation.
Georgia presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a murder rate compared to national trends.
It's important to remember that crime statistics can be influenced by many factors, including reporting practices, law enforcement strategies, and socioeconomic conditions. Therefore, these numbers should be considered as part of a broader context when assessing the state's crime situation.