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Augusta, Georgia: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Augusta had 5.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2024, 71% higher than the Georgia rate (3.2). The median household income is $55,485 and the median home value is $178,400. Population: about 201,528 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Augusta?
In 2024 the Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff's Office reported 1,101 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 5.5 per 1,000 people. That is 71% higher than the Georgia rate (3.2), and 51% higher than the national rate (3.6). 46 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 7,316 (36.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2023, when 1,158 were reported, the count is down 5%.
| Offense (2024) | Augusta count | Per 1,000 | Georgia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,101 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 46 | 0.23 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 114 | 0.57 | 0.33 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 199 | 0.99 | 0.40 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 742 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7,316 | 36.3 | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 1,135 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,211 | 25.9 | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 970 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Augusta changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2023 | 1,158 | 6,679 | 44 |
| 2024 | 1,101 | 7,316 | 46 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff's Office's own reports.
How does Augusta compare with Georgia?
Households in Augusta have a median income of $55,485 (Georgia: $77,353). The median owner-occupied home is worth $178,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,142 a month. About 201,528 people live on 302 square miles of land, roughly 667 per square mile. The city lies in Richmond County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Augusta | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 201,528 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,485 | $77,353 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,400 | $303,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142 | $1,393 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 34.9% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Augusta?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Augusta: Alternate Energy Resources Inc and Peach Orchard Rd Pce Groundwater Plume Site. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Augusta has 12 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 8 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Butler Reservoir (45 ft) and Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond (42 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Richmond County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Augusta?
Georgia does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Augusta city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Augusta?
Inside the city limits there are 51 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Augusta
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Augusta city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Aaa Gun And Pawn (Hephzibah), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 450 (Augusta), Downtown Pawn Shop (Augusta), Sidney's (Augusta), Sidneys (Augusta), Southeastern Armory (Augusta), Top Dog Tactical (Augusta) and Walmart #4144 (Augusta).
Liquor stores
33 liquor stores are on the map inside the Augusta city limits: Augusta Beverage Center, Augusta Liquors (Augusta), Big Tree Package Store (Augusta), Bill's Place (Augusta), Bo's Package Shop (Augusta), Champion Beverage (Augusta), Fort Gordon Class 6 Liquor (Augusta), Fulcher's Package Shop (Augusta) and 25 more. Georgia has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Augusta city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Augusta?
In 2024, Augusta had 5.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,101 reported), 71% higher than the Georgia rate (3.2). The property-crime rate was 36.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Augusta?
$55,485 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,353 for Georgia.
How much do homes cost in Augusta?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $178,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $303,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Augusta?
Richmond County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Columbia, SC (82 mi) · Athens, GA (85 mi) · Macon, GA (101 mi) · Greenville, SC (103 mi) · Warner Robins, GA (106 mi) · Savannah, GA (106 mi)
More: Georgia statewide numbers · county page: Richmond County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance).
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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