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Is Suwanee, Georgia Safe?

Population 23,034 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Suwanee has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,881 per 100K.

Suwanee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSuwaneeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2318.52019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1881.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2319/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Suwanee

Violent crime in Suwanee is below the national average. The rate of 288.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2318.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,881 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Suwanee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,881
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Suwanee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Suwanee
288.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Suwanee
2318.5
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Suwanee Safety

Is Suwanee safe?
Not especially. Suwanee earns a D with a crime rate of 260.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Suwanee?
260.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2318.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Suwanee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Suwanee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,881 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Suwanee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Suwanee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Suwanee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Suwanee?
Crime rates have held steady in Suwanee, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Suwanee compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Suwanee ranks behind about 75% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Suwanee 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 Suwanee?
Bad. A D grade and 260.7 per-thousand rate put Suwanee below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Suwanee?
288.8 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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