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Is Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,868 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fort Oglethorpe is a smaller community of 10,868 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,758 per 100K.

Fort Oglethorpe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort OglethorpeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1963.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1758.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1964/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Oglethorpe

Violent crime in Fort Oglethorpe is close to the national average. The rate of 364.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1963.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,758 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Oglethorpe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary301
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,758
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Oglethorpe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Oglethorpe
364.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Oglethorpe
1963.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Oglethorpe Safety

Is Fort Oglethorpe safe?
Not especially. Fort Oglethorpe earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.8 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 Fort Oglethorpe?
232.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1963.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Oglethorpe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Oglethorpe's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,758 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Oglethorpe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Oglethorpe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Oglethorpe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Oglethorpe?
Crime rates have held steady in Fort Oglethorpe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Fort Oglethorpe compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Fort Oglethorpe ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Oglethorpe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fort Oglethorpe?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.8 per-thousand rate put Fort Oglethorpe below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Oglethorpe?
364.8 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (48), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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