Safest Cities in Georgia 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Georgia
These 30 cities have the lowest crime rates in Georgia, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 2,557 crimes per 100,000 residents — 7% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan (GA, crime rate: 20), Milton (GA, crime rate: 543), and Johns Creek (GA, crime rate: 572).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan | GA | 241,780 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 99/100 |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 41,603 | 543.2 | 93.7 | 449.5 | 90/100 |
| 3 | Johns Creek | GA | 81,056 | 572.4 | 35.8 | 536.7 | 89/100 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | GA | 40,820 | 837.8 | 22.1 | 815.8 | 84/100 |
| 5 | Canton | GA | 38,085 | 929.5 | 170.7 | 758.8 | 83/100 |
| 6 | Woodstock | GA | 39,613 | 1,080.5 | 55.5 | 1,024.9 | 80/100 |
| 7 | Kennesaw | GA | 35,138 | 1,101.4 | 256.1 | 845.2 | 79/100 |
| 8 | Duluth | GA | 32,511 | 1,362.6 | 169.2 | 1,193.4 | 75/100 |
| 9 | Sandy Springs | GA | 105,580 | 1,601.6 | 141.1 | 1,460.5 | 70/100 |
| 10 | Pooler | GA | 30,962 | 1,795.8 | 106.6 | 1,689.2 | 67/100 |
| 11 | Perry | GA | 25,159 | 1,895.9 | 155.0 | 1,740.9 | 65/100 |
| 12 | Carrollton | GA | 28,124 | 1,927.2 | 156.5 | 1,770.7 | 64/100 |
| 13 | Cartersville | GA | 25,543 | 1,949.7 | 262.3 | 1,687.4 | 64/100 |
| 14 | Marietta | GA | 63,354 | 2,108.8 | 298.3 | 1,810.5 | 61/100 |
| 15 | Dalton | GA | 34,537 | 2,145.5 | 243.2 | 1,902.3 | 61/100 |
| 16 | Newnan | GA | 45,655 | 2,297.7 | 554.2 | 1,743.5 | 58/100 |
| 17 | Albany | GA | 66,169 | 2,431.7 | 823.7 | 1,608.0 | 55/100 |
| 18 | Lawrenceville | GA | 31,160 | 2,496.8 | 324.1 | 2,172.7 | 54/100 |
| 19 | Statesboro | GA | 34,788 | 2,610.1 | 370.8 | 2,239.3 | 52/100 |
| 20 | Columbus | GA | 201,061 | 2,843.9 | 608.3 | 2,235.6 | 48/100 |
| 21 | Mcdonough | GA | 33,140 | 2,960.2 | 334.9 | 2,625.2 | 46/100 |
| 22 | Hinesville | GA | 36,562 | 3,118.0 | 686.5 | 2,431.5 | 43/100 |
| 23 | Dunwoody | GA | 51,752 | 3,497.5 | 224.2 | 3,273.3 | 36/100 |
| 24 | Warner Robins | GA | 85,900 | 3,646.1 | 665.9 | 2,980.2 | 33/100 |
| 25 | Rome | GA | 38,257 | 3,975.7 | 781.6 | 3,194.2 | 27/100 |
| 26 | Chamblee | GA | 32,423 | 4,179.1 | 626.1 | 3,553.0 | 24/100 |
| 27 | Valdosta | GA | 54,896 | 4,634.2 | 555.6 | 4,078.6 | 15/100 |
| 28 | Lagrange | GA | 32,833 | 5,113.8 | 633.5 | 4,480.3 | 7/100 |
| 29 | Douglasville | GA | 40,595 | 5,168.1 | 532.1 | 4,636.0 | 6/100 |
| 30 | East Point | GA | 38,222 | 7,869.8 | 1,203.5 | 6,666.3 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Georgia?
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan, GA is the safest city in Georgia with a total crime rate of 20.3 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 2,557 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.