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Is Fairburn, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,133 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairburn is a smaller community of 17,133 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,461 per 100K.

Fairburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairburnGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.1320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1461.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairburn

Violent crime in Fairburn is below the national average. The rate of 303.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,461 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,461
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairburn
303.1
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairburn
2194.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairburn Safety

Is Fairburn safe?
Not especially. Fairburn earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairburn?
249.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairburn's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,461 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Fairburn compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Fairburn ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairburn 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 Fairburn?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.8 per-thousand rate put Fairburn below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairburn?
303.1 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) 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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