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Is Hinesville, Georgia Safe?

Population 36,674 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 36,674, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hinesville earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,798 per 100K.

Hinesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHinesvilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2151.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1798.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2152/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hinesville

Violent crime in Hinesville is close to the national average. The rate of 316.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2151.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,798 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hinesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary348
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,798
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hinesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hinesville
316.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hinesville
2151.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hinesville Safety

Is Hinesville safe?
Not especially. Hinesville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.9 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 Hinesville?
246.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2151.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hinesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hinesville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,798 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hinesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hinesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hinesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hinesville?
No. Crime in Hinesville has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hinesville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Hinesville ranks behind about 81% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hinesville 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 Hinesville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.9 per-thousand rate put Hinesville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hinesville?
316.7 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) 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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