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Safest Cities in Georgia 2024

Average Crime Rate

2,557
-7% vs avg
per 100K (these cities)

National Average

2,752
per 100K
per 100K

Combined Population

1,687,278
across 30 cities

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.

See Also

Safest Cities by State