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Is Sandy Springs, Georgia Safe?

Population 105,013 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Sandy Springs faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,987 per 100K.

Sandy Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSandy SpringsGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2375.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1987.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate430.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2376/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sandy Springs

Violent crime in Sandy Springs is below the national average. The rate of 288.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2375.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,987 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sandy Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,987
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft430
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sandy Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy Springs
288.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandy Springs
2375.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Springs Safety

Is Sandy Springs safe?
Not especially. Sandy Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 266.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sandy Springs?
266.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2375.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sandy Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sandy Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,987 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sandy Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sandy Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sandy Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sandy Springs?
No. Crime in Sandy Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Sandy Springs compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Sandy Springs ranks behind about 93% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Sandy Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Sandy Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 266.4 per-thousand rate put Sandy Springs below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sandy Springs?
288.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (60), 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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