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Habersham County Arrest Records

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Habersham County, GA Arrest Records

What are Habersham County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Habersham had 1,129 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 673.51 per 100,000 residents. This is 8.86% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 44 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Habersham also processed 254 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Cherokee and Clarke, Habersham is a more dangerous place to live.

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  • 1,129Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 673.51Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 44Violent crime arrests

Habersham County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Habersham is larceny/theft totaling 123, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 123Larceny/Theft
  • 114Burglary
  • 29Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Habersham County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Habersham tallied 44 violent crimes and 254 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Habersham is lower by 8.86% than the national average.

Habersham County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Habersham County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Habersham county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Habersham county police reports, Habersham county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the attendant find the paperwork you need.

Habersham county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Habersham county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Habersham County Mugshots

Habersham County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

Habersham county mugshots are the images taken of criminals upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Generally , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Habersham county mugshots are kept with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify suspects guys.

Also , when a judge issues an Habersham county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

Mugshots are readily easily found online as they are public records. Information companies portals offer mugshots with other types of files such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also have on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is online available and connected, any past crimes will show up as well.

Crime Demographics by Gender and Race

Felony Crime Rate by Gender

Most of the felonies committed in Habersham, 72.7%, are perpetrated by males. The remainder of 27.3% is committed by females.

Police Departments in Habersham County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Clarkesville Police DepartmentPO Box 21(706)754-5390
Cornelia Police Department163 Larkin Street706-778-4314

Habersham County, GA Jail and Inmate Records

HABERSHAM County has 110 jails with an average daily population of 398 inmates with a total of 110 jail population. When breaking down the HABERSHAM County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 28% with 31 female and 115 male inmates.

  • 110Jails
  • 110Prisoners
  • 429 %Jail Rate

How Does Habersham County Inmate Search Work?

Habersham County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Habersham county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Habersham County Booking

Habersham county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Habersham county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Habersham county booking records without any type of allowance .

Habersham County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Habersham County

NameAddressPhone
Arrendale State Prison2023 GAINESVILLE HWY706-776-4700
Arrendale Transitional Center2023 OLD GAINESVILLE HWY706-776-0845
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