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Is Moultrie, Georgia Safe?

Population 14,973 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moultrie is a smaller community of 14,973 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,537 per 100K.

Moultrie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoultrieGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.1320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2176.22019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1537.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2176/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moultrie

Violent crime in Moultrie is close to the national average. The rate of 318.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2176.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,537 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moultrie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary414
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,537
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moultrie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moultrie
318.1
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moultrie
2176.2
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moultrie Safety

Is Moultrie safe?
Not especially. Moultrie earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.4 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 Moultrie?
249.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2176.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moultrie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moultrie's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,537 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moultrie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moultrie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moultrie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moultrie?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Moultrie's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Moultrie compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Moultrie ranks behind about 73% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Moultrie 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 Moultrie?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.4 per-thousand rate put Moultrie below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moultrie?
318.1 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (78), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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