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Is Alpharetta, Georgia Safe?

Population 66,921 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Alpharetta means there's room for concern. The 239.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,479 per 100K.

Alpharetta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlpharettaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2133.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1479.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate453.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alpharetta

Violent crime in Alpharetta is below the national average. The rate of 263.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2133.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,479 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alpharetta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,479
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft453
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alpharetta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpharetta
263.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpharetta
2133.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alpharetta Safety

Is Alpharetta safe?
Not especially. Alpharetta earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alpharetta?
239.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2133.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alpharetta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alpharetta's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,479 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alpharetta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alpharetta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alpharetta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alpharetta?
No. Crime in Alpharetta has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Alpharetta compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Alpharetta ranks behind about 72% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Alpharetta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alpharetta?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.7 per-thousand rate put Alpharetta below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alpharetta?
263.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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