Located in Long County, Georgia, the small town of Gumbranch has a reputation for its relatively low crime rates. However, recent statistics have shown an increase in both violent and property crime in the area. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Gumbranch is 19.5, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Gumbranch is 40.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. This category includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. Despite the overall low crime rate in Gumbranch, these recent numbers have caused concern among residents and local law enforcement. As someone who is familiar with the area, I am troubled by these statistics and hope that steps will be taken to address and reduce crime in Gumbranch.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gumbranch violent crime is 19.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Gumbranch property crime is 40.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gumbranch, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Walthourville, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Walthourville, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.