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Is Holly Springs, Georgia Safe?

Population 20,261 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Holly Springs has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Holly Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHolly SpringsGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2305.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2306/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Holly Springs

Violent crime in Holly Springs is below the national average. The rate of 269.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2305.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Holly Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Holly Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holly Springs
269.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holly Springs
2305.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Holly Springs Safety

Is Holly Springs safe?
Not especially. Holly Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 257.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Holly Springs?
257.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2305.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Holly Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Holly Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Holly Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Holly Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Holly Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Holly Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Holly Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Holly Springs compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Holly Springs ranks behind about 89% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Holly Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Holly Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 257.5 per-thousand rate put Holly Springs below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 269 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Holly Springs?
269.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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