Dougherty County, located in Georgia, has been struggling with high rates of violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 47.8, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate in Dougherty County is also alarmingly high at 77.7, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes offenses like burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. These high crime rates have had a profound impact on the community, causing fear and disruption of daily life for residents. Efforts are being made to address the issue and improve the safety and well-being of Dougherty County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dougherty County violent crime is 47.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Dougherty County property crime is 77.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dougherty, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Albany, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Albany, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.