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Is Kennesaw, Georgia Safe?

Population 37,970 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kennesaw 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 270.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,775 per 100K.

Kennesaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKennesawGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2401.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1775.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate440.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2401/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kennesaw

Violent crime in Kennesaw is below the national average. The rate of 300.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2401.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,775 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kennesaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary418
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,775
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft440
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kennesaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennesaw
300.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennesaw
2401.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kennesaw Safety

Is Kennesaw safe?
Not especially. Kennesaw earns a D with a crime rate of 270.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kennesaw?
270.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2401.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kennesaw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kennesaw's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,775 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kennesaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kennesaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kennesaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kennesaw?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kennesaw's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Kennesaw compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Kennesaw ranks behind about 82% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw?
Bad. A D grade and 270.2 per-thousand rate put Kennesaw below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kennesaw?
300.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (66), 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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