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Is East Point, Georgia Safe?

Population 38,225 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,225, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. East Point earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,365 per 100K.

East Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast PointGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate307.0--268.2
Theft Rate1365.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Point

Violent crime in East Point is close to the national average. The rate of 380.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,365 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 307 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

East Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault307
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,365
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Point
380.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Point
1823.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Point Safety

Is East Point safe?
Not especially. East Point earns a C with a crime rate of 220.3 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 East Point?
220.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Point's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,365 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. East Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does East Point compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. East Point ranks behind about 68% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is East Point 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 East Point?
Bad. A C grade and 220.3 per-thousand rate put East Point below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Point?
380.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (307), robbery (64), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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