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Is Cartersville, Georgia Safe?

Population 25,349 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cartersville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,944 per 100K.

Cartersville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCartersvilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2219.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1944.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2219/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cartersville

Violent crime in Cartersville is close to the national average. The rate of 330.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2219.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,944 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cartersville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,944
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cartersville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cartersville
330.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cartersville
2219.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cartersville Safety

Is Cartersville safe?
Not especially. Cartersville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255 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 Cartersville?
255 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2219.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cartersville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cartersville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,944 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cartersville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cartersville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cartersville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cartersville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cartersville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cartersville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Cartersville ranks behind about 79% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cartersville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cartersville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255 per-thousand rate put Cartersville below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cartersville?
330.7 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (68), and murder (5.0) 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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