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Is Clarkston, Georgia Safe?

Population 14,431 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clarkston is a smaller community of 14,431 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,235 per 100K.

Clarkston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClarkstonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1876.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1235.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate325.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1876/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clarkston

Violent crime in Clarkston is close to the national average. The rate of 329.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1876.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,235 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clarkston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,235
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft325
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clarkston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarkston
329.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarkston
1876.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarkston Safety

Is Clarkston safe?
Not especially. Clarkston earns a C with a crime rate of 220.5 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 Clarkston?
220.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1876.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clarkston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clarkston's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,235 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clarkston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clarkston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clarkston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clarkston?
Crime rates have held steady in Clarkston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Clarkston compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Clarkston ranks behind about 68% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Clarkston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Clarkston?
Bad. A C grade and 220.5 per-thousand rate put Clarkston below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clarkston?
329.2 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (44), and murder (3.0) 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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