Located in the state of Georgia, Monroe County has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 23, while the US average is 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the county's property crime rate is significantly higher at 54.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. Property crimes include theft, burglary, and vandalism. This may be attributed to the county's growing population and increasing economic opportunities, which can attract both criminals and potential victims. Despite these statistics, the local law enforcement is working diligently to keep the community safe and lower the crime rates in Monroe County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Monroe County violent crime is 23.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Monroe County property crime is 54.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Monroe, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Griffin, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Griffin, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.