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Is Tucker, Georgia Safe?

Population 37,290 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 37,290, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tucker earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,237 per 100K.

Tucker Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTuckerGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1911.82019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1237.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1912/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tucker

Violent crime in Tucker is close to the national average. The rate of 404.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1911.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,237 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tucker Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,237
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tucker Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tucker
404.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tucker
1911.8
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tucker Safety

Is Tucker safe?
Not especially. Tucker earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.6 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 Tucker?
231.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1911.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tucker safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tucker's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,237 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tucker?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tucker generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tucker police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tucker?
Crime rates have held steady in Tucker, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Tucker compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Tucker ranks behind about 63% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Tucker to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tucker?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.6 per-thousand rate put Tucker below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tucker?
404.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (71), and murder (4.0) 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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