Effingham, GA County has seen a significant decrease in violent and property crime in recent years, with rates well below the national average. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 16.5, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Effingham is 38.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This decline in crime can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement agencies and community initiatives aimed at promoting safety and reducing criminal activity. Despite these positive trends, it is important for Effingham County residents to remain vigilant and continue working towards keeping their community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Effingham County violent crime is 16.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Effingham County property crime is 38.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Effingham, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Summerville, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Summerville, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.