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Is Statesboro, Georgia Safe?

Population 35,366 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,366, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Statesboro earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,455 per 100K.

Statesboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStatesboroGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1785.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1455.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Statesboro

Violent crime in Statesboro is close to the national average. The rate of 332.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1785.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,455 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Statesboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,455
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Statesboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Statesboro
332.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Statesboro
1785.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Statesboro Safety

Is Statesboro safe?
Not especially. Statesboro earns a C with a crime rate of 211.7 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 Statesboro?
211.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1785.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Statesboro safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Statesboro 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 Statesboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Statesboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Statesboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Statesboro?
Crime rates have held steady in Statesboro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Statesboro compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Statesboro ranks behind about 60% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Statesboro 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 Statesboro?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Statesboro?
332.0 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) 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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