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Lagrange vs Sandy Springs Crime Comparison

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

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Is Lagrange or Sandy Springs Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sandy Springs is safer than Lagrange (Safety Score 53/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 1,602 per 100,000 versus 5,114 for Lagrange — 69% lower. Lagrange has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sandy Springs has a 83% lower rate.

Note: Sandy Springs 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 Lagrange, GA?

Lagrange — 4-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Sandy Springs — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Lagrange, GA

Lagrange, GA
Safety Score 4/100
Coverage 32,833
Total Crime Rate 5,113.8
Category Wins 0/7

Sandy Springs, GA

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

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Lagrange Sandy Springs Difference
Total Crime Rate 5,113.8 1,601.6 +3,512.1
Violent Crime Rate 633.5 141.1 +492.4
Murder Rate 3.1 1.0 +2.1
Rape Rate 131.0 22.7 +108.2
Robbery Rate 91.4 15.2 +76.2
Aggravated Assault Rate 405.1 100.4 +304.7
Property Crime Rate 4,480.3 1,460.5 +3,019.8
Burglary Rate 463.0 198.0 +265.0
Larceny-Theft Rate 3,673.1 1,119.5 +2,553.6
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 344.2 143.0 +201.2

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagrange or Sandy Springs safer?

Sandy Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 1,602 per 100K vs 5,114 for Lagrange — a 69% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Lagrange has a violent crime rate of 633.5 per 100K while Sandy Springs has 141.1. Sandy Springs has lower violent crime.

About Lagrange, GA

Lagrange, Georgia, a city in Troup County known for its textile heritage, sits along the Chattahoochee River. It's home to LaGrange College, the oldest private college in Georgia. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 32,833, Lagrange has a total crime rate of 5,113.8 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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