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Is Jefferson, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,185 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,185, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jefferson earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,406 per 100K.

Jefferson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJeffersonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1858.82019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1406.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1859/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jefferson

Violent crime in Jefferson is below the national average. The rate of 226.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1858.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,406 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jefferson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,406
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jefferson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jefferson
226.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jefferson
1858.8
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson Safety

Is Jefferson safe?
Not especially. Jefferson earns a C with a crime rate of 208.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jefferson?
208.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1858.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jefferson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jefferson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jefferson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jefferson?
Crime rates have held steady in Jefferson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Jefferson compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Jefferson ranks behind about 65% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Jefferson?
226.3 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) 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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