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Is Milton, Georgia Safe?

Population 41,266 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Milton faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,099 per 100K.

Milton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiltonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2440.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate2099.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate563.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

273.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2441/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milton

Violent crime in Milton is below the national average. The rate of 291.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2440.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,099 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Milton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,099
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft563
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milton
291.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milton
2440.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milton Safety

Is Milton safe?
Not especially. Milton earns a D with a crime rate of 273.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Milton?
273.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2440.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Milton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,099 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milton?
No. Crime in Milton has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Milton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Milton 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 Milton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Milton?
Bad. A D grade and 273.2 per-thousand rate put Milton below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 292 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Milton?
291.7 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (49), 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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