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Is Rincon, Georgia Safe?

Population 11,726 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rincon is a smaller community of 11,726 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,808 per 100K.

Rincon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRinconGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2239.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1808.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate492.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2240/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rincon

Violent crime in Rincon is below the national average. The rate of 290.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2239.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,808 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rincon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,808
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft492
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rincon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rincon
290.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rincon
2239.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rincon Safety

Is Rincon safe?
Not especially. Rincon earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rincon?
253 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2239.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rincon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rincon's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,808 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rincon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rincon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rincon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rincon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rincon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Rincon compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Rincon ranks behind about 76% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rincon 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 Rincon?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253 per-thousand rate put Rincon below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rincon?
290.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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