Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Americus has a violent crime rate of 841 per 100,000 residents, 121% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 549.3 per 100,000, robbery at 178.7, rape at 86.0. The murder rate is 26.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,526 per 100,000, 182% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,480, burglary at 821, vehicle theft at 225 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Americus receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Americus vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)