AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office shared crime is down compared to this time last year during a press conference.

According to the sheriff’s office, crimes between the dates of January 1 and August 16 in 2024 and 2025 are down 29% overall.

The crime with the largest decrease is auto theft with a 41% decrease.

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Robbery of homes is close behind with a 40% decrease and robbery of business with a 39% decrease.

Two crimes saw increases, rape and street robbery both went up 2% compared to 2024.

The sheriff’s office has had six less homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, though, the CS

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