F
43%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
45%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
43%
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.
Macon-Bibb County crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Macon-Bibb County crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Macon-Bibb County crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Macon-Bibb County crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMacon-Bibb County/100k peopleGeorgia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,261 (estimate)2,1752,281
Murdern/an/an/a7.15.7
Rapen/an/an/a32.538.0
Robberyn/an/an/a42.266.5
Assaultn/an/an/a270.0264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)528 (estimate)352364
Burglaryn/an/an/a223.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,349.41,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a250.6318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,733 (estimate)1,8231,917

Macon-Bibb County crime map



The Macon-Bibb County crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Macon-Bibb County 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 Macon-Bibb County crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Macon-Bibb County 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

      • Macon-Bibb County crime rates are 43% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Macon-Bibb County are 45% higher than the national average
      • In Macon-Bibb County you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Macon-Bibb County is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Macon-Bibb County has decreased by 2%

      Macon-Bibb County, GA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Georgia has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Georgia has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Macon-Bibb County each year?
      • 4. Is the Macon-Bibb County crime rate higher or lower than the Georgia average?
      • 5. Macon-Bibb County is safer than 16% of all other cities in Georgia.
       
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      Daily Crime In Macon-Bibb County (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Macon-Bibb County

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Macon-Bibb County is 1 in 190
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Macon-Bibb County is 1 in 37
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Macon-Bibb County is 1 in 31

      Year Over Year Crime In Macon-Bibb County (per 100,000 people)

      Macon-Bibb County police department

      Item Macon-Bibb County Georgia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a11,364558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a4.03.3

      Sex offenders in Georgia

      State Total offenders Georgia /100K National /100K
      Georgia23,117275266
      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
      Gray, GA3,223291,3431,373
      Centerville, GA7,8212311,6781,909
      Byron, GA5,1702461,6891,935
      Macon-Bibb County, GA153,0265282,7333,261

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Kansas City, KS153,0147133,4744,188
      Palmdale, CA153,2405071,6542,161
      Sunnyvale, CA152,5692481,9212,169
      Pasadena, TX152,5376232,7753,399
      Springfield, MA153,6778812,9863,867
      Macon-Bibb County, GA153,0265282,7333,261
      Source: The Macon-Bibb County, 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.