Safest Cities in Georgia (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Decatur is the safest city in Georgia with a crime rate of 19.3 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Loganville (19.4/1K) and Lovejoy (19.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 100 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

22.8per 1K

Below National Avg

45of 100 cities

Above National Avg

55of 100 cities

All 100 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Decatur	B-	19.3	Moderate	343	1583
2	Loganville	B-	19.4	Moderate	340	1602
3	Lovejoy	B-	19.5	Moderate	403	1552
4	Auburn	B-	19.5	Moderate	398	1548
5	Griffin	B-	19.6	Moderate	369	1587
6	Snellville	B-	19.8	Moderate	337	1646
7	Forest Park	B-	19.9	Moderate	437	1552
8	Peachtree Corners	B-	20.1	Moderate	338	1677
9	Sugar Hill	B-	20.2	Moderate	352	1670
10	Richmond Hill	B-	20.2	Moderate	373	1647
11	Thomasville	B-	20.2	Moderate	412	1611
12	Waycross	B-	20.2	Moderate	389	1630
13	Albany	B-	20.3	Moderate	349	1677
14	Union City	B-	20.3	Moderate	415	1617
15	Statesboro	B-	20.5	Moderate	389	1661
16	Dalton	B-	20.6	Moderate	373	1684
17	Carrollton	B-	20.6	Moderate	362	1694
18	Jefferson	B-	20.6	Moderate	317	1743
19	Doraville	B-	20.7	Moderate	318	1749
20	Smyrna	B-	20.8	Moderate	363	1716
21	Kingsland	B-	20.8	Moderate	446	1635
22	Cedartown	B-	20.8	Moderate	343	1735
23	Brunswick	B-	20.9	Moderate	358	1728
24	Garden City	B-	20.9	Moderate	365	1726
25	Norcross	B-	21	Moderate	409	1687
26	Tifton	B-	21	Moderate	423	1681
27	East Point	B-	21.1	Moderate	421	1692
28	Stonecrest	B-	21.2	Moderate	398	1720
29	Riverdale	B-	21.2	Moderate	351	1766
30	Winder	B-	21.3	Moderate	318	1813
31	Grovetown	B-	21.4	Moderate	407	1729
32	Roswell	B-	21.5	Moderate	439	1712
33	Covington	B-	21.5	Moderate	395	1752
34	Clarkston	B-	21.5	Moderate	385	1763
35	Johns Creek	B-	21.6	Moderate	407	1749
36	Acworth	B-	21.6	Moderate	349	1813
37	Port Wentworth	B-	21.6	Moderate	325	1834
38	Brookhaven	B-	21.7	Moderate	420	1748
39	Douglasville	B-	21.7	Moderate	421	1753
40	McDonough	B-	21.7	Moderate	418	1747
41	Milledgeville	B-	21.7	Moderate	375	1797
42	Jesup	B-	21.7	Moderate	292	1878
43	Marietta	B-	21.8	Moderate	360	1819
44	Duluth	B-	21.8	Moderate	439	1742
45	Lilburn	B-	21.9	Moderate	409	1782
46	Buford	B-	22	Moderate	431	1773
47	Americus	B-	22	Moderate	403	1801
48	Tucker	B-	22.1	Moderate	438	1770
49	St. Marys	B-	22.1	Moderate	411	1801
50	Peachtree City	B-	22.2	Moderate	399	1818
51	Cumming	B-	22.2	Moderate	370	1848
52	Dunwoody	B-	22.3	Moderate	323	1911
53	Woodstock	B-	22.3	Moderate	350	1878
54	College Park	B-	22.3	Moderate	367	1860
55	Mableton	B-	22.4	Moderate	343	1893
56	Bainbridge	B-	22.4	Moderate	413	1828
57	Mulberry	B-	22.5	Moderate	337	1914
58	Dublin	B-	22.5	Moderate	364	1890
59	Dallas	B-	22.5	Moderate	302	1946
60	Fort Oglethorpe	B-	22.5	Moderate	408	1846
61	Cairo	B-	22.8	Moderate	433	1850
62	Alpharetta	B-	22.9	Moderate	345	1950
63	Gainesville	B-	23	Moderate	376	1920
64	Warner Robins	C+	23.1	Moderate	348	1961
65	Monroe	C+	23.2	Moderate	383	1938
66	Perry	C+	23.3	Moderate	328	1998
67	Hinesville	C+	23.6	Moderate	379	1981
68	Braselton	C+	23.7	Moderate	444	1930
69	Lawrenceville	C+	23.8	Moderate	329	2052
70	Calhoun	C+	24	Moderate	410	1992
71	Moultrie	C+	24	Moderate	378	2024
72	Locust Grove	C+	24	Moderate	406	1995
73	Conyers	C+	24.1	Moderate	427	1978
74	Fairburn	C+	24.1	Moderate	368	2037
75	Douglas	C+	24.1	Moderate	296	2119
76	Fayetteville	C+	24.2	Moderate	312	2104
77	Flowery Branch	C+	24.2	Moderate	377	2041
78	Cartersville	C+	24.4	Moderate	388	2049
79	Rincon	C+	24.4	Moderate	359	2086
80	Villa Rica	C+	24.8	Moderate	354	2129
81	Holly Springs	C+	24.8	Moderate	346	2130
82	Newnan	C+	24.9	Moderate	425	2068
83	Vidalia	C+	24.9	Moderate	434	2054
84	Pooler	C+	25	Moderate	401	2096
85	Suwanee	C+	25	Moderate	359	2138
86	Sandy Springs	C+	25.1	Moderate	362	2151
87	LaGrange	C+	25.1	Moderate	371	2139
88	Chamblee	C+	25.2	Moderate	368	2154
89	Columbus	C+	25.3	Moderate	473	2057
90	Macon-Bibb County	C+	25.3	Moderate	440	2088
91	Stockbridge	C+	25.3	Moderate	354	2180
92	Powder Springs	C+	25.4	Moderate	432	2104
93	Savannah	C+	25.5	Moderate	405	2142
94	Canton	C+	25.5	Moderate	340	2208
95	Valdosta	C+	25.6	Moderate	344	2220
96	Kennesaw	C+	25.7	Moderate	368	2198
97	Milton	C+	25.9	Moderate	363	2230
98	Rome	C+	26	Moderate	439	2159
99	South Fulton	C+	26.2	Moderate	436	2179
100	Atlanta	F	55	Very High Risk	700	4800

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Georgia. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Atlanta55/1K · Very High Risk · Violent: 700/100K

C+

South Fulton26.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 436/100K

C+

Rome26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 439/100K

C+

Milton25.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 363/100K

C+

Kennesaw25.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 368/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Georgia

What is the safest city in Georgia?

As of 2026, Decatur is the safest city in Georgia with a crime rate of 19.3 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 60% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Georgia?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Georgia based on crime rate are: Decatur, Loganville, Lovejoy, Auburn, Griffin, Snellville, Forest Park, Peachtree Corners, Sugar Hill, Richmond Hill.

What is the most dangerous city in Georgia?

Atlanta has the highest crime rate in Georgia at 55 per 1,000 residents, earning a F safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Georgia?

The average crime rate across 100 tracked cities in Georgia is 22.8 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 383 per 100K and property crime averages 1900 per 100K.

Is Georgia safe to live in?

Georgia has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 383 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Decatur earns a B- while Atlanta gets a F. 45 of 100 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Georgia?

100 cities in Georgia are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 45 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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