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Is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Safe?

Population 157,556 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Macon-Bibb County has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 271.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,430 per 100K.

Macon-Bibb County Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMacon-Bibb CountyGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2315.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1430.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2315/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Macon-Bibb County

Violent crime in Macon-Bibb County is close to the national average. The rate of 403.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2315.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,430 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Macon-Bibb County Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,430
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Macon-Bibb County Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macon-Bibb County
403.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macon-Bibb County
2315.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Macon-Bibb County Safety

Is Macon-Bibb County safe?
Not especially. Macon-Bibb County earns a D with a crime rate of 271.8 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 Macon-Bibb County?
271.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2315.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Macon-Bibb County safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Macon-Bibb County's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,430 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Macon-Bibb County?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Macon-Bibb County generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Macon-Bibb County police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Macon-Bibb County's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Macon-Bibb County compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Macon-Bibb County ranks behind about 92% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Macon-Bibb County to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Macon-Bibb County?
Bad. A D grade and 271.8 per-thousand rate put Macon-Bibb County below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Macon-Bibb County?
403.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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