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Is Savannah, Georgia Safe?

Population 149,440 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Savannah runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,586 per 100K.

Savannah Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSavannahGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2376.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1586.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate203.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

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

Key Crime Statistics for Savannah

Violent crime in Savannah is close to the national average. The rate of 351.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2376.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,586 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Savannah Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,586
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft203
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Savannah Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Savannah
351.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Savannah
2376.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Savannah Safety

Is Savannah safe?
Not especially. Savannah earns a D with a crime rate of 272.7 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 Savannah?
272.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2376.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Savannah safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Savannah's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,586 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Savannah?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Savannah generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Savannah police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Savannah?
Crime rates have held steady in Savannah, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Savannah compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Savannah ranks behind about 86% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Savannah to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Savannah?
Bad. A D grade and 272.7 per-thousand rate put Savannah below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Savannah?
351.4 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (68), and murder (6.0) 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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