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Is Peachtree Corners, Georgia Safe?

Population 42,519 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Peachtree Corners is a smaller community of 42,519 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,458 per 100K.

Peachtree Corners Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeachtree CornersGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1809.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1458.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate221.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1809/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peachtree Corners

Violent crime in Peachtree Corners is below the national average. The rate of 254.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1809.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,458 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peachtree Corners Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,458
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peachtree Corners Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peachtree Corners
254.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peachtree Corners
1809.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peachtree Corners Safety

Is Peachtree Corners safe?
Not especially. Peachtree Corners earns a C with a crime rate of 206.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Peachtree Corners?
206.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1809.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peachtree Corners safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Peachtree Corners has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peachtree Corners?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peachtree Corners generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peachtree Corners police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peachtree Corners?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Peachtree Corners's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Peachtree Corners compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Peachtree Corners ranks behind about 67% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Peachtree Corners to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Peachtree Corners?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Peachtree Corners?
254.2 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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