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Is Cairo, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,150 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,150, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cairo earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,484 per 100K.

Cairo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCairoGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.1320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1965.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1484.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1966/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cairo

Violent crime in Cairo is close to the national average. The rate of 402.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1965.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,484 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cairo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,484
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cairo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cairo
402.1
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cairo
1965.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo Safety

Is Cairo safe?
Not especially. Cairo earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.8 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 Cairo?
236.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1965.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cairo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cairo's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,484 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cairo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cairo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cairo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cairo?
No. Crime in Cairo has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Cairo compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Cairo ranks behind about 83% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cairo 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 Cairo?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.8 per-thousand rate put Cairo below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cairo?
402.1 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (61), 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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