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Is Carrollton, Georgia Safe?

Population 27,925 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Carrollton is a smaller community of 27,925 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,141 per 100K.

Carrollton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarrolltonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.9320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1141.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1816/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carrollton

Violent crime in Carrollton is below the national average. The rate of 291.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,141 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carrollton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,141
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carrollton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carrollton
291.9
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carrollton
1816.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carrollton Safety

Is Carrollton safe?
Not especially. Carrollton earns a C with a crime rate of 210.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Carrollton?
210.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carrollton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Carrollton has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carrollton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carrollton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carrollton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carrollton?
Crime rates have held steady in Carrollton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Carrollton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Carrollton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Carrollton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Carrollton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Carrollton?
291.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (36), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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