Moving from Cicero, IL to Sandy Springs, GA?
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Is Cicero or Sandy Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Cicero is safer than Sandy Springs (Safety Score 54/100 vs 53/100), with a total crime rate of 1,586 per 100,000 versus 1,602 for Sandy Springs — 1% lower. Cicero has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sandy Springs has a 88% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Cicero, IL?
Cicero — 5-Year Trend
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Sandy Springs — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cicero | Sandy Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,586.3 | 1,601.6 | -15.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 352.4 | 141.1 | +211.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 1.0 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 15.1 | 22.7 | -7.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 121.6 | 15.2 | +106.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 205.7 | 100.4 | +105.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,233.9 | 1,460.5 | -226.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 420.1 | 198.0 | +222.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 431.4 | 1,119.5 | -688.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 382.5 | 143.0 | +239.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Cicero, IL to Sandy Springs, GA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cicero or Sandy Springs safer?
Cicero is safer with a total crime rate of 1,586 per 100K vs 1,602 for Sandy Springs — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cicero has a violent crime rate of 352.4 per 100K while Sandy Springs has 141.1. Sandy Springs has lower violent crime.
About Cicero, IL
Cicero, Illinois, a long-established industrial suburb just west of Chicago, was once home to the infamous Al Capone. This diverse community, primarily a working-class area, sits along major transportation routes. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 79,748, Cicero has a total crime rate of 1,586.3 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.