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Is Garden City, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,513 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Garden City is a smaller community of 10,513 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Garden City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarden CityGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1825.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1825/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garden City

Violent crime in Garden City is below the national average. The rate of 300.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1825.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garden City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garden City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
300.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
1825.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden City Safety

Is Garden City safe?
Not especially. Garden City earns a C with a crime rate of 212.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Garden City?
212.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1825.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garden City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Garden City 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 Garden City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garden City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garden City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garden City?
Crime rates have held steady in Garden City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Garden City compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Garden City ranks behind about 72% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Garden City 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 Garden City?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden City?
300.3 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (72), 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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