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Is Dalton, Georgia Safe?

Population 35,322 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,322, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dalton earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,561 per 100K.

Dalton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDaltonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1811.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1561.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1811/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dalton

Violent crime in Dalton is below the national average. The rate of 307.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1811.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,561 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dalton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,561
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dalton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dalton
307.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dalton
1811.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton Safety

Is Dalton safe?
Not especially. Dalton earns a C with a crime rate of 211.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dalton?
211.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1811.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dalton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Dalton 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 Dalton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dalton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dalton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dalton?
No. Crime in Dalton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Dalton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Dalton ranks behind about 61% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Dalton 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 Dalton?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Dalton?
307.8 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (69), 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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