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Is South Fulton, Georgia Safe?

Population 112,820 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in South Fulton runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,921 per 100K.

South Fulton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth FultonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2409.82019.41,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1921.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

280.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2410/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Fulton

Violent crime in South Fulton is close to the national average. The rate of 399.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2409.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,921 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Fulton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary437
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,921
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Fulton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Fulton
399.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Fulton
2409.8
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Fulton Safety

Is South Fulton safe?
Not especially. South Fulton earns a D- with a crime rate of 280.9 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 South Fulton?
280.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2409.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Fulton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Fulton's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,921 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Fulton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Fulton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Fulton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Fulton?
No. Crime in South Fulton has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does South Fulton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. South Fulton ranks behind about 81% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is South Fulton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in South Fulton?
Bad. A D- grade and 280.9 per-thousand rate put South Fulton below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Fulton?
399.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (91), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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