CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Pooler, Georgia Safe?

Population 32,744 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Pooler runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,446 per 100K.

Pooler Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPoolerGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.42019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1446.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2280/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pooler

Violent crime in Pooler is close to the national average. The rate of 349.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,446 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pooler Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary426
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,446
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pooler Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pooler
349.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pooler
2280.4
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pooler Safety

Is Pooler safe?
Not especially. Pooler earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Pooler?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pooler safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pooler's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,446 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pooler?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pooler generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pooler police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pooler?
No. Crime in Pooler has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Pooler compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Pooler ranks behind about 78% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pooler 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 Pooler?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Pooler below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pooler?
349.4 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (84), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Georgia

Similar-sized communities in Georgia. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Lawrenceville32,822 pop · Grade D+
D
See crime rates in Chamblee32,334 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in McDonough33,395 pop · Grade C
C-
See crime rates in Duluth33,815 pop · Grade C-
D
See crime rates in LaGrange34,730 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in Dalton35,322 pop · Grade C
View all Georgia city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Pooler

Get weekly safety updates for Pooler

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities