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Is Snellville, Georgia Safe?

Population 22,478 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Snellville is a smaller community of 22,478 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,325 per 100K.

Snellville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSnellvilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.1320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1755.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1325.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1755/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Snellville

Violent crime in Snellville is below the national average. The rate of 255.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1755.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,325 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Snellville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,325
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Snellville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snellville
255.1
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Snellville
1755.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Snellville Safety

Is Snellville safe?
It depends on where in Snellville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Snellville?
201 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1755.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Snellville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Snellville 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 Snellville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Snellville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Snellville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Snellville?
Crime rates have held steady in Snellville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Snellville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Snellville ranks behind about 61% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Snellville 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 Snellville?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Snellville?
255.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (46), 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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