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Is Rome, Georgia Safe?

Population 38,934 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rome 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 276.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,476 per 100K.

Rome Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRomeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2357.22019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate268.0--268.2
Theft Rate1476.0--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 SafetyD-

276.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2357/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rome

Violent crime in Rome is close to the national average. The rate of 405.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2357.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,476 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rome Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault268
0100% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary452
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,476
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft221
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rome Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rome
405.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rome
2357.2
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rome Safety

Is Rome safe?
Not especially. Rome earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.3 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 Rome?
276.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2357.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rome safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rome's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,476 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rome?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rome generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rome police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rome?
Crime rates have held steady in Rome, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Rome compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Rome ranks behind about 79% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rome 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 Rome?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.3 per-thousand rate put Rome below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rome?
405.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (268), robbery (54), and murder (8.0) 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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