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Is Dunwoody, Georgia Safe?

Population 51,792 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Dunwoody means there's room for concern. The 231.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,291 per 100K.

Dunwoody Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDunwoodyGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2081.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1291.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2082/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dunwoody

Violent crime in Dunwoody is below the national average. The rate of 232.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2081.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,291 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dunwoody Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,291
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dunwoody Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunwoody
232.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunwoody
2081.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunwoody Safety

Is Dunwoody safe?
Not especially. Dunwoody earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dunwoody?
231.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2081.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dunwoody safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dunwoody's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,291 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dunwoody?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dunwoody generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dunwoody police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dunwoody?
Crime rates have held steady in Dunwoody, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Dunwoody compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Dunwoody ranks behind about 70% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dunwoody to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dunwoody?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.4 per-thousand rate put Dunwoody below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dunwoody?
232.0 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (56), 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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