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Is Atlanta, Georgia Safe?

Population 529,110 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Atlanta runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Atlanta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtlantaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate442.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2163.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate470.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

442/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2164/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atlanta

Violent crime in Atlanta is above the national average. The rate of 442.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2163.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atlanta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft470
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atlanta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atlanta
442.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atlanta
2163.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atlanta Safety

Is Atlanta safe?
Not especially. Atlanta earns a D with a crime rate of 260.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Atlanta?
260.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 442.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2163.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atlanta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Atlanta's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,511 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Atlanta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atlanta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atlanta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atlanta?
Crime rates have held steady in Atlanta, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Atlanta compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Atlanta ranks behind about 86% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Atlanta to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Atlanta?
Bad. A D grade and 260.6 per-thousand rate put Atlanta below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 442 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Atlanta?
442.2 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (86), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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