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Sandy Springs vs Snellville Crime Comparison

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

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Is Sandy Springs or Snellville Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sandy Springs is safer than Snellville (Safety Score 53/100 vs 34/100), with a total crime rate of 1,602 per 100,000 versus 2,258 for Snellville — 29% lower. Sandy Springs has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Sandy Springs has a 79% lower rate.

Note: Sandy Springs is 4.7x 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 Sandy Springs, GA?

Sandy Springs — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Snellville — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA
Safety Score 53/100
Coverage 105,580
Total Crime Rate 1,601.6
Category Wins 6/7

Snellville, GA

Snellville, GA
Safety Score 34/100
Coverage 22,586
Total Crime Rate 2,258.0
Category Wins 1/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Sandy Springs Snellville Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,601.6 2,258.0 -656.4
Violent Crime Rate 141.1 186.0 -44.8
Murder Rate 1.0 4.4 -3.5
Rape Rate 22.7 22.1 +0.6
Robbery Rate 15.2 35.4 -20.3
Aggravated Assault Rate 100.4 124.0 -23.6
Property Crime Rate 1,460.5 2,072.1 -611.6
Burglary Rate 198.0 88.6 +109.4
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,119.5 1,819.7 -700.2
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 143.0 163.8 -20.8

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandy Springs or Snellville safer?

Sandy Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 1,602 per 100K vs 2,258 for Snellville — a 29% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Sandy Springs has a violent crime rate of 141.1 per 100K while Snellville has 186.0. Sandy Springs has lower violent crime.

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.

About Snellville, GA

Snellville, a Gwinnett County suburb, grew from a crossroads settlement established by two English immigrants. It's known for its "Snellville Days" festival and sits roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, experiencing steady population growth. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 22,586, Snellville has a total crime rate of 2,258.0 per 100,000 residents.

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