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Is Americus, Georgia Safe?

Population 15,617 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,617, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Americus earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,539 per 100K.

Americus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmericusGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1922.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1539.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

355/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1923/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Americus

Violent crime in Americus is close to the national average. The rate of 355.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1922.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,539 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Americus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,539
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Americus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Americus
355.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Americus
1922.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Americus Safety

Is Americus safe?
Not especially. Americus earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Americus?
227.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1922.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Americus safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Americus's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,539 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Americus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Americus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Americus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Americus?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Americus's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Americus compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Americus ranks behind about 70% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Americus to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Americus?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.8 per-thousand rate put Americus below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 355 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Americus?
355.4 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (72), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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