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Is Milledgeville, Georgia Safe?

Population 16,835 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,835, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Milledgeville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

Milledgeville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMilledgevilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1919.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1920/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milledgeville

Violent crime in Milledgeville is close to the national average. The rate of 312.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1919.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Milledgeville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milledgeville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milledgeville
312.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milledgeville
1919.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milledgeville Safety

Is Milledgeville safe?
Not especially. Milledgeville earns a C with a crime rate of 223.2 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 Milledgeville?
223.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1919.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milledgeville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Milledgeville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,407 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milledgeville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milledgeville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milledgeville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milledgeville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Milledgeville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Milledgeville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Milledgeville ranks behind about 70% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville?
Bad. A C grade and 223.2 per-thousand rate put Milledgeville below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Milledgeville?
312.7 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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