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Is Calhoun, Georgia Safe?

Population 20,196 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,196, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Calhoun earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Calhoun Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCalhounGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.6320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Calhoun

Violent crime in Calhoun is close to the national average. The rate of 364.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Calhoun Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Calhoun Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calhoun
364.6
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Calhoun
2148.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Calhoun Safety

Is Calhoun safe?
Not especially. Calhoun earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.3 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 Calhoun?
251.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Calhoun safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Calhoun's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Calhoun?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Calhoun generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Calhoun police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Calhoun?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Calhoun's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Calhoun compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Calhoun ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Calhoun 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 Calhoun?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.3 per-thousand rate put Calhoun below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Calhoun?
364.6 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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