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Is Acworth, Georgia Safe?

Population 22,925 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Acworth is a smaller community of 22,925 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,410 per 100K.

Acworth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAcworthGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1946.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1410.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

221.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1947/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Acworth

Violent crime in Acworth is below the national average. The rate of 272.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1946.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,410 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Acworth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,410
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Acworth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Acworth
272.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Acworth
1946.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acworth Safety

Is Acworth safe?
Not especially. Acworth earns a C with a crime rate of 221.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Acworth?
221.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1946.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Acworth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Acworth's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,410 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Acworth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Acworth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Acworth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Acworth?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Acworth's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Acworth compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Acworth ranks behind about 77% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Acworth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Acworth?
Bad. A C grade and 221.9 per-thousand rate put Acworth below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Acworth?
272.7 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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