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Is Newnan, Georgia Safe?

Population 45,867 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newnan 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 264.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,657 per 100K.

Newnan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewnanGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2258.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1657.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2258/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newnan

Violent crime in Newnan is close to the national average. The rate of 384.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2258.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,657 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newnan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,657
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newnan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newnan
384.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newnan
2258.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newnan Safety

Is Newnan safe?
Not especially. Newnan earns a D with a crime rate of 264.3 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 Newnan?
264.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2258.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newnan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newnan's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,657 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newnan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newnan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newnan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newnan?
No. Crime in Newnan has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Newnan compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Newnan ranks behind about 84% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newnan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Newnan?
Bad. A D grade and 264.3 per-thousand rate put Newnan below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newnan?
384.5 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (90), 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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