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Is Douglas, Georgia Safe?

Population 11,864 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Douglas is a smaller community of 11,864 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,934 per 100K.

Douglas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDouglasGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate195.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.42019.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1934.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

196/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2277/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Douglas

Violent crime in Douglas is well below the national average. The rate of 195.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,934 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Douglas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,934
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Douglas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Douglas
195.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Douglas
2277.4
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas Safety

Is Douglas safe?
Not especially. Douglas earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Douglas?
247.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 195.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Douglas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Douglas's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,934 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Douglas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Douglas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Douglas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Douglas?
Crime rates have held steady in Douglas, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Douglas compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Douglas ranks behind about 83% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Douglas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Douglas?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.3 per-thousand rate put Douglas below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 196 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Douglas?
195.8 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (40), and murder (2.0) 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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