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Is Flowery Branch, Georgia Safe?

Population 13,110 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Flowery Branch is a smaller community of 13,110 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,781 per 100K.

Flowery Branch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlowery BranchGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2192.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1781.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate474.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2192/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Flowery Branch

Violent crime in Flowery Branch is close to the national average. The rate of 317.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2192.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,781 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Flowery Branch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,781
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft474
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Flowery Branch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flowery Branch
317.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flowery Branch
2192.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Flowery Branch Safety

Is Flowery Branch safe?
Not especially. Flowery Branch earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Flowery Branch?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2192.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Flowery Branch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Flowery Branch's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,781 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Flowery Branch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Flowery Branch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Flowery Branch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Flowery Branch?
No. Crime in Flowery Branch has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Flowery Branch compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Flowery Branch ranks behind about 70% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Flowery Branch to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Flowery Branch?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Flowery Branch below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Flowery Branch?
317.7 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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