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Is Doraville, Georgia Safe?

Population 16,365 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,365, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Doraville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,245 per 100K.

Doraville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDoravilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1864.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1245.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1864/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Doraville

Violent crime in Doraville is below the national average. The rate of 227.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1864.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,245 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Doraville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,245
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Doraville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Doraville
227.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Doraville
1864.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Doraville Safety

Is Doraville safe?
Not especially. Doraville earns a C with a crime rate of 209.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Doraville?
209.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1864.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Doraville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Doraville 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 Doraville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Doraville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Doraville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Doraville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Doraville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Doraville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Doraville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Doraville 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 Doraville?
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 Doraville?
227.8 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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