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Is St. Marys, Georgia Safe?

Population 20,546 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,546, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. St. Marys earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,647 per 100K.

St. Marys Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. MarysGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1929.62019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1647.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1930/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Marys

Violent crime in St. Marys is close to the national average. The rate of 366.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1929.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,647 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Marys Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,647
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Marys Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Marys
366.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Marys
1929.6
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Marys Safety

Is St. Marys safe?
Not especially. St. Marys earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 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 St. Marys?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1929.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Marys safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Marys's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,647 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Marys?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Marys generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Marys police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Marys?
No. Crime in St. Marys has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does St. Marys compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. St. Marys ranks behind about 67% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. Marys 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 St. Marys?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put St. Marys below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Marys?
366.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (42), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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