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Is Norcross, Georgia Safe?

Population 19,086 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,086, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Norcross earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,092 per 100K.

Norcross Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorcrossGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1797.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1092.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1797/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norcross

Violent crime in Norcross is close to the national average. The rate of 363.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1797.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,092 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norcross Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,092
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norcross Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norcross
363.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norcross
1797.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norcross Safety

Is Norcross safe?
Not especially. Norcross earns a C with a crime rate of 216.1 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 Norcross?
216.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1797.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norcross safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norcross's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,092 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norcross?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norcross generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norcross police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norcross?
No. Crime in Norcross has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Norcross compare to other cities in Georgia?
Middle of the pack for Georgia. Norcross isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Georgia cities.
How safe is Norcross to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Norcross?
Bad. A C grade and 216.1 per-thousand rate put Norcross below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norcross?
363.7 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) 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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