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Is Peachtree City, Georgia Safe?

Population 40,880 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Peachtree City is a smaller community of 40,880 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,306 per 100K.

Peachtree City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeachtree CityGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.3320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.42019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1306.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peachtree City

Violent crime in Peachtree City is close to the national average. The rate of 346.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,306 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peachtree City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,306
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peachtree City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peachtree City
346.3
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peachtree City
1969.4
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peachtree City Safety

Is Peachtree City safe?
Not especially. Peachtree City earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.6 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 Peachtree City?
231.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peachtree City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Peachtree City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,306 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peachtree City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peachtree City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peachtree City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peachtree City?
Crime rates have held steady in Peachtree City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Peachtree City compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Peachtree City ranks behind about 68% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.6 per-thousand rate put Peachtree City below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Peachtree City?
346.3 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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