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Is Powder Springs, Georgia Safe?

Population 21,004 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Powder Springs has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 267.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,499 per 100K.

Powder Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPowder SpringsGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1499.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2277/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Powder Springs

Violent crime in Powder Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 398.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,499 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Powder Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,499
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Powder Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Powder Springs
398.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Powder Springs
2277.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Powder Springs Safety

Is Powder Springs safe?
Not especially. Powder Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 267.5 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 Powder Springs?
267.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Powder Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Powder Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,499 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Powder Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Powder Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Powder Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Powder Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Powder Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Powder Springs compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Powder Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 267.5 per-thousand rate put Powder Springs below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Powder Springs?
398.0 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (94), and murder (4.0) 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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