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Is Forest Park, Georgia Safe?

Population 19,168 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,168, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Forest Park earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,145 per 100K.

Forest Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest ParkGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.9320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1643.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1145.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1643/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Park

Violent crime in Forest Park is close to the national average. The rate of 405.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1643.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,145 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,145
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forest Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
405.9
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Park
1643.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Park Safety

Is Forest Park safe?
Not especially. Forest Park earns a C with a crime rate of 204.9 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 Forest Park?
204.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1643.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Forest Park has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forest Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forest Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forest Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forest Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Forest Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Forest Park compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Forest Park ranks behind about 63% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Park 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 Forest Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Park?
405.9 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (82), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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