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Is Brookhaven, Georgia Safe?

Population 59,643 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Brookhaven means there's room for concern. The 227.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,230 per 100K.

Brookhaven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrookhavenGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate376.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1899.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1230.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate468.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1899/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brookhaven

Violent crime in Brookhaven is close to the national average. The rate of 376.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1899.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,230 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brookhaven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,230
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft468
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brookhaven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookhaven
376.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brookhaven
1899.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brookhaven Safety

Is Brookhaven safe?
Not especially. Brookhaven earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.5 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 Brookhaven?
227.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 376.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1899.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brookhaven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brookhaven's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,230 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brookhaven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brookhaven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brookhaven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brookhaven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brookhaven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Brookhaven compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Brookhaven ranks behind about 74% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Brookhaven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brookhaven?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.5 per-thousand rate put Brookhaven below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brookhaven?
376.2 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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