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Is Duluth, Georgia Safe?

Population 33,815 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Duluth is a smaller community of 33,815 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,284 per 100K.

Duluth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDuluthGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate406.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1876.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1284.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1877/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Duluth

Violent crime in Duluth is close to the national average. The rate of 406.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1876.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,284 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Duluth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,284
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Duluth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Duluth
406.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Duluth
1876.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Duluth Safety

Is Duluth safe?
Not especially. Duluth earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.3 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 Duluth?
228.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 406.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1876.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Duluth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Duluth's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,284 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Duluth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Duluth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Duluth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Duluth?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Duluth's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Duluth compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Duluth ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Duluth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Duluth?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.3 per-thousand rate put Duluth below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Duluth?
406.3 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (68), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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