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Atlanta vs Miami: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Atlanta has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 residents vs Miami's 43.5 per 1,000, making Miami 21% safer overall. Miami earns a F safety grade compared to Atlanta's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Atlanta

Georgia

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate55/1K
Percentile2%
F

Miami

Florida

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAtlantaMiami
Overall Crime Rate55/1K43.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate700.0550.0
Property Crime Rate4800.03800.0
Murder Rate12.26.9
Assault Rate484.4447.8
Robbery Rate129.596.0
Burglary Rate812.4642.6
Theft Rate3481.22529.9
Vehicle Theft Rate1018.6558.7

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Atlanta is safer in 0 and Miami is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Atlanta, you have a 1 in 18 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Miami.

Full Safety Reports

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Atlanta, Georgia Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Miami, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Atlanta vs Miami

Atlanta Climate Overview

Annual High72.1°F
Annual Low52.9°F
Annual Rain47.6"
Annual Snow0.9"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Miami Climate Overview

Annual High84.6°F
Annual Low71°F
Annual Rain61.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthJanuary
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

AtlantaMiamiHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Atlanta is 29°F colder in winter than Miami. Atlanta gets 1 inches of snow annually, while Miami rarely sees any. Miami is wetter with 62" of annual rain compared to 48". Miami has more comfortable weather months (7 vs 6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta safer than Miami?
As of 2026, Miami is 21% safer overall, with a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Atlanta's 55. Miami earns a F safety grade vs Atlanta's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Atlanta or Miami?
Atlanta has more violent crime at 700 per 100,000 residents. Miami is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Atlanta vs Miami?
Atlanta has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 4800/100K). Miami has 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to Atlanta or Miami?
From a safety perspective, Miami has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Atlanta (pop. 529,110) and Miami (pop. 489,812) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Miami's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Atlanta and Miami compare for property crime?
Miami has lower property crime at 3800 per 100K vs Atlanta's 4800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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