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Braselton vs Sandy Springs Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Braselton or Sandy Springs Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Braselton is safer than Sandy Springs (Safety Score 78/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 929 per 100,000 versus 1,602 for Sandy Springs — 42% lower. Braselton has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Sandy Springs has a 87% lower rate.

Note: Sandy Springs is 7.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Braselton, GA?

Braselton — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Sandy Springs — 5-Year Trend

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Braselton, GA

Braselton, GA
Safety Score 78/100
Coverage 13,778
Total Crime Rate 929.0
Category Wins 4/7

Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA
Safety Score 53/100
Coverage 105,580
Total Crime Rate 1,601.6
Category Wins 3/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Braselton Sandy Springs Difference
Total Crime Rate 929.0 1,601.6 -672.6
Violent Crime Rate 145.2 141.1 +4.0
Murder Rate 7.3 1.0 +6.3
Rape Rate 14.5 22.7 -8.2
Robbery Rate 21.8 15.2 +6.6
Aggravated Assault Rate 101.6 100.4 +1.2
Property Crime Rate 783.9 1,460.5 -676.6
Burglary Rate 29.0 198.0 -168.9
Larceny-Theft Rate 704.0 1,119.5 -415.5
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 50.8 143.0 -92.2

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braselton or Sandy Springs safer?

Braselton is safer with a total crime rate of 929 per 100K vs 1,602 for Sandy Springs — a 42% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Braselton has a violent crime rate of 145.2 per 100K while Sandy Springs has 141.1. Sandy Springs has lower violent crime.

About Braselton, GA

Braselton, GA, a town known for Chateau Elan, began as a railway stop. It's a rapidly growing community in Jackson and Barrow counties, primarily residential with expanding commercial areas. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 13,778, Braselton has a total crime rate of 929.0 per 100,000 residents.

About Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, a northern suburb of Atlanta, was incorporated in 2005 after a long history of community activism. It's home to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and has a diverse population. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 105,580, Sandy Springs has a total crime rate of 1,601.6 per 100,000 residents.

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