Crime & Safety in Darien, GA
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2021 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2021)Violent Crime Rate
6.49
per 1,000 residents
+52% vs national
Property Crime Rate
35.71
per 1,000 residents
+71% vs national
Total Crimes
78
2021
Violent Clearance
42%
cases solved
+16% vs national
Property Clearance
20%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
+142%
vs <10K avg
+142% vs <10K
YoY Change
+149.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2020
How Darien Compares
Source: FBI (2021)Darien vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2021)Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Darien is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Violent Crime Clearance Rate
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2021)Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2021)Darien police solve 42% of aggravated assault cases but only 17% of larceny/theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 36%.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2021)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2021)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Robbery | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 12 | 6.49 | 41.7% |
| Burglary | Property | 18 | 9.74 | 22.2% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 42 | 22.73 | 16.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 6 | 3.25 | 33.3% |
Darien, GA reported 12 violent crimes and 66 property crimes in 2021. The violent crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 residents is 52.3% above the national average of 4.26 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 42% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 42 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 50.0% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (Under 10,000 population), Darien's violent crime rate is 142% higher. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 66 | 6.49 | 35.71 |
| 2020 | 5 | 50 | 2.60 | 26.04 |
| 2018 | 2 | 72 | 1.09 | 39.22 |
| 2017 | 1 | 74 | 0.55 | 40.44 |
| 2016 | 2 | 49 | 1.09 | 26.60 |
| 2015 | 3 | 78 | 1.59 | 41.25 |