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Is Chamblee, Georgia Safe?

Population 32,334 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chamblee has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 264.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,720 per 100K.

Chamblee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChambleeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2346.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1720.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2346/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chamblee

Violent crime in Chamblee is below the national average. The rate of 300.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2346.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,720 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chamblee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary430
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,720
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chamblee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chamblee
300.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chamblee
2346.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chamblee Safety

Is Chamblee safe?
Not especially. Chamblee earns a D with a crime rate of 264.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chamblee?
264.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2346.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chamblee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chamblee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,720 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chamblee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chamblee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chamblee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chamblee?
No. Crime in Chamblee has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Chamblee compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Chamblee ranks behind about 73% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Chamblee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chamblee?
Bad. A D grade and 264.6 per-thousand rate put Chamblee below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chamblee?
300.2 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) 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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