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Is Smyrna, Georgia Safe?

Population 57,513 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Smyrna earns a C safety grade with 215.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 65% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,270 per 100K.

Smyrna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmyrnaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1862.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1270.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1862/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Smyrna

Violent crime in Smyrna is below the national average. The rate of 290.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1862.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,270 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Smyrna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary208
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,270
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smyrna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
290.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
1862.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smyrna Safety

Is Smyrna safe?
Not especially. Smyrna earns a C with a crime rate of 215.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Smyrna?
215.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1862.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smyrna safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Smyrna has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Smyrna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smyrna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smyrna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smyrna?
Crime rates have held steady in Smyrna, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Smyrna compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Smyrna ranks behind about 66% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Smyrna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Smyrna?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Smyrna?
290.7 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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