Is Johns Creek or Sammamish Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sammamish is safer than Johns Creek (Safety Score 90/100 vs 90/100), with a total crime rate of 567 per 100,000 versus 572 for Johns Creek — 1% lower. Johns Creek has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sammamish has a 82% lower rate.
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Johns Creek, GA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Johns Creek | Sammamish | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 572.4 | 567.1 | +5.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 35.8 | 28.0 | +7.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 2.5 | 12.4 | -10.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.6 | 1.6 | +7.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 24.7 | 14.0 | +10.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 536.7 | 539.2 | -2.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 48.1 | 80.8 | -32.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 457.7 | 394.7 | +63.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 30.8 | 63.7 | -32.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Johns Creek or Sammamish safer?
Sammamish is safer with a total crime rate of 567 per 100K vs 572 for Johns Creek — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Johns Creek has a violent crime rate of 35.8 per 100K while Sammamish has 28.0. Sammamish has lower violent crime.
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.
About Sammamish, WA
Sammamish, a lakeside suburb east of Seattle, incorporated in 1999. It is known for its affluent, highly educated population and numerous parks and natural areas. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 64,358, Sammamish has a total crime rate of 567.1 per 100,000 residents.