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Is Johns Creek, Georgia Safe?

Population 80,401 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Johns Creek earns a C safety grade with 226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 70% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,157 per 100K.

Johns Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJohns CreekGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1157.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Johns Creek

Violent crime in Johns Creek is close to the national average. The rate of 356.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,157 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Johns Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary214
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,157
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Johns Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johns Creek
356.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johns Creek
1909.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Johns Creek Safety

Is Johns Creek safe?
Not especially. Johns Creek earns a C with a crime rate of 226.6 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 Johns Creek?
226.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Johns Creek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Johns Creek's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,157 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Johns Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Johns Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Johns Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Johns Creek?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Johns Creek's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Johns Creek compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Johns Creek ranks behind about 68% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Johns Creek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Johns Creek?
Bad. A C grade and 226.6 per-thousand rate put Johns Creek below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Johns Creek?
356.2 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (62), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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