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Is Braselton, Georgia Safe?

Population 18,496 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Braselton is a smaller community of 18,496 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,858 per 100K.

Braselton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBraseltonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate417.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1858.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2075/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Braselton

Violent crime in Braselton is close to the national average. The rate of 417.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,858 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Braselton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery99
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,858
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Braselton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Braselton
417.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Braselton
2074.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Braselton Safety

Is Braselton safe?
Not especially. Braselton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.2 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 Braselton?
249.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 417.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Braselton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Braselton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,858 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Braselton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Braselton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Braselton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Braselton?
No. Crime in Braselton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Braselton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Braselton ranks behind about 81% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Braselton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Braselton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.2 per-thousand rate put Braselton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Braselton?
417.0 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (99), and murder (9.0) 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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