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Is Cedartown, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,514 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,514, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cedartown earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Cedartown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedartownGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.6320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate307.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedartown

Violent crime in Cedartown is below the national average. The rate of 266.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedartown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft307
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cedartown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedartown
266.6
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedartown
1836.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedartown Safety

Is Cedartown safe?
Not especially. Cedartown earns a C with a crime rate of 210.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cedartown?
210.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedartown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cedartown 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 Cedartown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedartown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedartown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedartown?
Crime rates have held steady in Cedartown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Cedartown compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Cedartown isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Cedartown 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 Cedartown?
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 Cedartown?
266.6 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (58), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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