A
5%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
36%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
1%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSparta/100k peopleGeorgia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime28n/a (estimate)2,1772,1752,281
Murder0n/a0.07.15.7
Rape0n/a0.032.538.0
Robbery1n/a77.842.266.5
Assault2n/a155.5270.0264.1
Violent crime3n/a (estimate)233352364
Burglary7n/a544.3223.3250.7
Theft17n/a1,321.91,349.41,347.2
Vehicle theft1n/a77.8250.6318.7
Property crime25n/a (estimate)1,9441,8231,917

Sparta crime map



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

      • Sparta crime rates are 5% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Sparta are 36% lower than the national average
      • In Sparta you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Sparta is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Sparta has increased by 99%

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        Daily Crime In Sparta (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sparta

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sparta is 1 in 429
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sparta is 1 in 52
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Sparta is 1 in 46

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

        Sparta police department

        Item Sparta Georgia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1311,364558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents9.44.03.3
        There are a total of 13 Sparta police officers. This results in 9.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 136.7% greater than the Georgia average and 188.1% greater than the National average.

        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
        Hardwick, GA3,3722401,2411,480
        White Plains, GA1984922,5483,040
        Sparta, GA1,7372331,9442,177

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Lac du Flambeau, WI1,737153644797
        Maple Plain, MN1,73776498574
        Big Timber, MT1,736172713885
        Black Point-Green Point, CA1,73871326398
        Lovelock, NV1,7362709731,243
        Sparta, GA1,7372331,9442,177
        Source: The Sparta, 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.