Moving from Cartersville, GA to Johns Creek, GA?
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Is Cartersville or Johns Creek Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Johns Creek is safer than Cartersville (Safety Score 90/100 vs 42/100), with a total crime rate of 572 per 100,000 versus 1,950 for Cartersville — 71% lower. Cartersville has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Johns Creek has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Johns Creek is 3.2x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Cartersville, GA?
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Johns Creek — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cartersville | Johns Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,949.7 | 572.4 | +1,377.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.3 | 35.8 | +226.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 54.8 | 2.5 | +52.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 39.2 | 8.6 | +30.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 164.4 | 24.7 | +139.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,687.4 | 536.7 | +1,150.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 113.5 | 48.1 | +65.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,483.8 | 457.7 | +1,026.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 90.0 | 30.8 | +59.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Cartersville, GA to Johns Creek, GA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cartersville or Johns Creek safer?
Johns Creek is safer with a total crime rate of 572 per 100K vs 1,950 for Cartersville — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cartersville has a violent crime rate of 262.3 per 100K while Johns Creek has 35.8. Johns Creek has lower violent crime.
About Cartersville, GA
Cartersville, the seat of Bartow County, is a city in northwest Georgia known for its proximity to Red Top Mountain State Park. Home to the Booth Western Art Museum, it sits along the Etowah River and I-75. With a safety score of 42/100 and a population coverage of 25,543, Cartersville has a total crime rate of 1,949.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Johns Creek, GA
Johns Creek is an affluent suburb northeast of Atlanta, incorporated in 2006 from an unincorporated area of Fulton County. Its residents are highly educated, many employed in professional and managerial roles. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 81,056, Johns Creek has a total crime rate of 572.4 per 100,000 residents.