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Is Stockbridge, Georgia Safe?

Population 36,331 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Stockbridge faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,612 per 100K.

Stockbridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStockbridgeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.9320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2378.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1612.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2379/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stockbridge

Violent crime in Stockbridge is below the national average. The rate of 278.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2378.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,612 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stockbridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,612
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stockbridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stockbridge
278.9
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stockbridge
2378.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stockbridge Safety

Is Stockbridge safe?
Not especially. Stockbridge earns a D with a crime rate of 265.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Stockbridge?
265.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2378.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stockbridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stockbridge's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,612 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stockbridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stockbridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stockbridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stockbridge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Stockbridge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Stockbridge compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Stockbridge ranks behind about 87% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Stockbridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Stockbridge?
Bad. A D grade and 265.8 per-thousand rate put Stockbridge below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stockbridge?
278.9 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (44), 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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