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Is Bainbridge, Georgia Safe?

Population 14,606 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bainbridge is a smaller community of 14,606 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,560 per 100K.

Bainbridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBainbridgeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1950.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1560.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1951/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bainbridge

Violent crime in Bainbridge is close to the national average. The rate of 371.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1950.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,560 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bainbridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,560
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bainbridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bainbridge
371.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bainbridge
1950.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bainbridge Safety

Is Bainbridge safe?
Not especially. Bainbridge earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.2 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 Bainbridge?
232.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1950.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bainbridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bainbridge's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,560 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bainbridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bainbridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bainbridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bainbridge?
Crime rates have held steady in Bainbridge, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bainbridge compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Bainbridge ranks behind about 72% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bainbridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bainbridge?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.2 per-thousand rate put Bainbridge below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bainbridge?
371.3 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (51), and murder (7.0) 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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