Georgia ranks #18 of 50 US states by overall crime rate (safest first), placing it in the safer half nationally. Its total crime rate is 2,564 per 100,000 residents — 8% below the national average. Safety varies widely by city; the safest reporting city is Grovetown.

Georgia Crime Rate — Is Georgia Safe? 68 Cities Ranked

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI crime data, Georgia has a total crime rate of 2,564 per 100,000 residents — 8% below the national average — ranking #18 of 50 US states (safest first), in the safer half. Its safest reporting city is Grovetown.

Limited Data Coverage

Our dataset includes 68 reporting cities covering 2,087,841 of Georgia's 11,029,227 residents (19%). Crime rates shown are based on reporting cities only and may not represent the full state. This is common in states transitioning to the newer NIBRS reporting system.

Georgia Crime Overview

Georgia reported a total crime rate of 2,564.1 per 100,000 residents — 8% below the national average of 2,785.9. This ranks Georgia #18 out of 50 states (safest first).

Compared to the previous year, Georgia's crime rate decreased by 18.3%, with violent crime down 15.6%.

Within the state, Grovetown is the safest city (crime rate: 253), while East Point has the highest rate (7,870) — a 31.1x difference that highlights how much safety can vary within a single state.

For residents, travelers, and those considering a move to Georgia, these statistics provide a data-driven baseline. Browse the city-level table below to find specific communities, or see how Georgia compares to its neighboring states. For the full list of safe and high-crime areas, visit safest cities in Georgia or most dangerous cities in Georgia.

Crime Breakdown

Crime Type	Incidents	Rate per 100K	National Avg
Violent Crime	8,038	385.0	478.2
Murder	152	7.3	6.3
Rape	752	36.0	43.8
Robbery	999	47.9	94.0
Aggravated Assault	6,114	292.8	333.5
Property Crime	45,497	2,179.1	2,307.7
Burglary	4,776	228.8	292.0
Larceny-Theft	36,940	1,769.3	1,657.7
Motor Vehicle Theft	3,781	181.1	358.0
Arson	0	0.0	0.0

Understanding Georgia's Crime Profile

Of Georgia's total crime rate, 15.0% is violent crime and 85.0% is property crime. Nationally, violent crime makes up 17.2% of all crime, meaning Georgia has a lower-than-average share of violent offenses.

Georgia's murder rate is 7.3 per 100K, which is 1.2x the national rate of 6.3. Murder is the least common but most serious violent crime, and even small differences in rate can reflect meaningful differences in public safety.

These statistics are compiled from 68 cities across the state that report to the FBI's UCR program. Coverage varies by state — so these numbers represent the best available estimate, not a perfect census. For details, see our methodology page.

Property crime accounts for the bulk of Georgia's total rate at 2,179 per 100K. This includes burglary, larceny-theft (the most common crime nationwide), motor vehicle theft, and arson. While property crime is less immediately dangerous than violent crime, high rates can affect quality of life, insurance costs, and economic investment in affected areas.

Cities in Georgia by Crime Rate

Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (10,000+ residents).

#	City	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Safety Score
1	Grovetown	18,169	253.2	55.0	99/100
2	Holly Springs	20,625	489.7	4.9	93/100
3	Jefferson	16,643	492.7	36.1	93/100
4	Auburn	10,527	532.0	0.0	92/100
5	Milton	41,603	543.2	93.7	91/100
6	Johns Creek	81,056	572.4	35.8	90/100
7	Rincon	11,833	616.9	84.5	89/100
8	Dallas	15,276	680.8	98.2	86/100
9	Peachtree City	40,820	837.8	22.1	80/100
10	Flowery Branch	12,402	911.1	72.6	78/100
11	Braselton	13,778	929.0	145.2	78/100
12	Canton	38,085	929.5	170.7	78/100
13	Loganville	17,366	944.4	63.3	77/100
14	Woodstock	39,613	1,080.5	55.5	71/100
15	Kennesaw	35,138	1,101.4	256.1	71/100
16	Douglas	11,789	1,102.7	17.0	71/100
17	Fairburn	16,784	1,144.0	101.3	69/100
18	Acworth	22,364	1,229.7	26.8	66/100
19	Richmond Hill	19,051	1,233.5	115.5	66/100
20	Kingsland	21,064	1,253.3	147.2	65/100
21	Duluth	32,511	1,362.6	169.2	61/100
22	Winder	20,117	1,372.0	198.8	61/100
23	St. Marys	19,882	1,428.4	291.7	59/100
24	Port Wentworth	15,911	1,458.1	169.7	58/100
25	Sandy Springs	105,580	1,601.6	141.1	53/100
26	Pooler	30,962	1,795.8	106.6	47/100
27	Perry	25,159	1,895.9	155.0	44/100
28	Carrollton	28,124	1,927.2	156.5	43/100
29	Cartersville	25,543	1,949.7	262.3	42/100
30	Monroe	16,241	1,988.8	357.1	41/100
31	Marietta	63,354	2,108.8	298.3	38/100
32	Dalton	34,537	2,145.5	243.2	37/100
33	Snellville	22,586	2,258.0	186.0	34/100
34	Newnan	45,655	2,297.7	554.2	33/100
35	Cedartown	10,338	2,360.2	367.6	31/100
36	Decatur	24,112	2,401.3	132.7	31/100
37	Albany	66,169	2,431.7	823.7	30/100
38	Lilburn	16,426	2,453.4	176.6	29/100
39	Lawrenceville	31,160	2,496.8	324.1	29/100
40	Statesboro	34,788	2,610.1	370.8	26/100
41	Fayetteville	20,451	2,699.1	156.5	24/100
42	Norcross	18,213	2,778.2	280.0	23/100
43	Columbus	201,061	2,843.9	608.3	22/100
44	Conyers	20,274	2,850.9	374.9	22/100
45	Mcdonough	33,140	2,960.2	334.9	20/100
46	Hinesville	36,562	3,118.0	686.5	18/100
47	Fort Oglethorpe	10,679	3,127.6	149.8	17/100
48	Locust Grove	11,978	3,222.6	258.8	16/100
49	Suwanee	23,585	3,235.1	127.2	16/100
50	Dunwoody	51,752	3,497.5	224.2	13/100
51	Bainbridge	14,402	3,631.4	486.0	12/100
52	Warner Robins	85,900	3,646.1	665.9	11/100
53	Milledgeville	16,302	3,889.1	613.4	9/100
54	Thomasville	18,457	3,944.3	661.0	9/100
55	Rome	38,257	3,975.7	781.6	9/100
56	Garden City	10,363	4,023.9	810.6	8/100
57	Chamblee	32,423	4,179.1	626.1	8/100
58	Griffin	24,238	4,286.7	965.4	7/100
59	Covington	14,825	4,465.4	647.6	6/100
60	Valdosta	54,896	4,634.2	555.6	5/100
61	Lagrange	32,833	5,113.8	633.5	4/100
62	Douglasville	40,595	5,168.1	532.1	3/100
63	Vidalia	10,724	5,389.8	718.0	3/100
64	Americus	15,541	5,585.2	1,653.7	3/100
65	Doraville	10,837	5,785.7	562.9	2/100
66	Waycross	13,644	6,068.6	1,040.8	2/100
67	Moultrie	14,546	6,070.4	1,161.8	2/100
68	East Point	38,222	7,869.8	1,203.5	1/100

Georgia Crime Rate Trends

Year	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate
2024	2,087,841	2,564.1	385.0	2,179.1
2023	2,270,411	3,137.9	456.1	2,681.7
2022	2,544,765	3,033.1	496.9	2,536.2
2021	2,679,124	2,928.7	497.2	2,431.5
2020	2,297,343	2,317.9	369.5	1,948.4
2019	1,045,771	3,024.9	331.1	2,693.7

Georgia Crime Trends: 6-Year Analysis

Over the 6-year period from 2019 to 2024, Georgia's total crime rate decreased by 15.2%, moving from 3,025 to 2,564 per 100,000 residents. This long-term trajectory provides important context beyond any single year's snapshot.

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, Georgia's crime rate decreased by 18.3%, with violent crime specifically declining 15.6%. Short-term changes don't always indicate a lasting trend, but consecutive years of movement in the same direction are worth noting.

Many factors can influence year-over-year changes, including shifts in policing strategies, economic conditions, population growth, and changes in how agencies report data to the FBI. For the most reliable picture, focus on the multi-year trend rather than any single year's change.

Georgia vs Neighboring States

How does Georgia's crime rate compare to its neighbors?

State	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate	vs Georgia
Georgia	2,564.1	385.0	2,179.1	—
Florida	2,247.2	376.7	1,870.5	-12.4%
Alabama	2,781.8	512.5	2,269.3	+8.5%
South Carolina	3,209.6	501.5	2,708.0	+25.2%
North Carolina	3,508.0	556.7	2,951.3	+36.8%
Tennessee	4,198.5	916.8	3,281.7	+63.7%

Among neighboring states, Florida has the lowest crime rate (2,247 per 100K). Tennessee has the highest (4,198 per 100K).

Georgia in Regional Context

Georgia is safer than 4 of its 5 neighboring states based on total crime rate. Nationally, it ranks #18 out of 50 states (ranked safest first), placing it in the safer half of all US states.

Regional comparisons are valuable because neighboring states often share economic conditions, climate, and demographic patterns. If Georgia differs significantly from its neighbors, it may point to state-specific factors such as policing policy, drug legislation, or economic programs. Visit individual state pages above for detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia's crime rate?

Georgia's total crime rate is 2,564.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 8% below the national average of 2,786. This includes both violent crime (385.0 per 100K) and property crime (2,179.1 per 100K).

How safe is Georgia compared to other states?

Georgia ranks #18 out of 50 states (safest first), placing it in the safer half nationally. Visit our all states page for the complete ranking.

What is the safest city in Georgia?

The safest city in Georgia is Grovetown with a crime rate of 253 per 100,000 residents. View the full list at safest cities in Georgia.

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