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Is Grovetown, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,939 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grovetown is a smaller community of 17,939 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,271 per 100K.

Grovetown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrovetownGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1844.42019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1271.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1844/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grovetown

Violent crime in Grovetown is close to the national average. The rate of 361.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1844.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,271 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grovetown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,271
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grovetown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grovetown
361.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grovetown
1844.4
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grovetown Safety

Is Grovetown safe?
Not especially. Grovetown earns a C with a crime rate of 220.6 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 Grovetown?
220.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1844.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grovetown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grovetown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,271 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grovetown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grovetown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grovetown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grovetown?
Crime rates have held steady in Grovetown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Grovetown compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Grovetown ranks behind about 73% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Grovetown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Grovetown?
Bad. A C grade and 220.6 per-thousand rate put Grovetown below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grovetown?
361.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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