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Is Kingsland, Georgia Safe?

Population 21,299 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,299, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kingsland earns a C with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,567 per 100K.

Kingsland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingslandGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1741.82019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1567.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate186.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1742/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingsland

Violent crime in Kingsland is above the national average. The rate of 419.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1741.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,567 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Kingsland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,567
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft186
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingsland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsland
419.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsland
1741.8
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsland Safety

Is Kingsland safe?
Not especially. Kingsland earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kingsland?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1741.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingsland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingsland's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,567 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingsland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingsland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingsland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingsland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kingsland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kingsland compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Kingsland isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Kingsland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kingsland?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put Kingsland below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingsland?
419.4 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (54), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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