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Is Port Wentworth, Georgia Safe?

Population 17,604 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Wentworth is a smaller community of 17,604 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,392 per 100K.

Port Wentworth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort WentworthGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate238.6320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1963.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1392.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate174.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1963/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Wentworth

Violent crime in Port Wentworth is below the national average. The rate of 238.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1963.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,392 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Wentworth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,392
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft174
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Wentworth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Wentworth
238.6
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Wentworth
1963.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Wentworth Safety

Is Port Wentworth safe?
Not especially. Port Wentworth earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Wentworth?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 238.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1963.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Wentworth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Wentworth's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,392 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Wentworth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Wentworth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Wentworth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Wentworth?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Wentworth's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Port Wentworth compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Port Wentworth ranks behind about 61% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Port Wentworth below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Wentworth?
238.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (29), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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