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Is Auburn, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,110 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Auburn is a smaller community of 10,110 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,209 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1620.62019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1209.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1621/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is close to the national average. The rate of 348.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1620.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,209 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,209
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
348.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
1620.6
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
It depends on where in Auburn you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Auburn?
196.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1620.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Auburn has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Auburn's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Auburn ranks behind about 65% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn 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 Auburn?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn?
348.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (71), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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