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Is Monroe, Georgia Safe?

Population 16,507 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,507, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Monroe earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,824 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2080.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1824.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate515.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

326/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is close to the national average. The rate of 325.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2080.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,824 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,824
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft515
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
325.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
2080.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.6 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 Monroe?
240.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2080.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,824 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
Crime rates have held steady in Monroe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 65% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe 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 Monroe?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.6 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 326 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
325.8 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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