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Is Locust Grove, Georgia Safe?

Population 14,610 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Locust Grove is a smaller community of 14,610 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,301 per 100K.

Locust Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLocust GroveGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1301.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2142/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Locust Grove

Violent crime in Locust Grove is close to the national average. The rate of 360.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,301 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Locust Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,301
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Locust Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Locust Grove
360.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Locust Grove
2142.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Locust Grove Safety

Is Locust Grove safe?
Not especially. Locust Grove earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.2 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 Locust Grove?
250.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Locust Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Locust Grove's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,301 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Locust Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Locust Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Locust Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Locust Grove?
Crime rates have held steady in Locust Grove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Locust Grove compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Locust Grove ranks behind about 83% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Locust Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Locust Grove?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.2 per-thousand rate put Locust Grove below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Locust Grove?
360.0 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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