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Is College Park, Georgia Safe?

Population 13,887 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,887, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. College Park earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

College Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCollege ParkGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1986.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for College Park

Violent crime in College Park is below the national average. The rate of 302.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1986.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

College Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft396
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How College Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

College Park
302.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

College Park
1986.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About College Park Safety

Is College Park safe?
Not especially. College Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in College Park?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1986.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is College Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. College Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,486 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in College Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in College Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the College Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in College Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. College Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does College Park compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. College Park ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is College Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in College Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put College Park below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 302 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in College Park?
302.3 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (48), 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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