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Is Union City, Georgia Safe?

Population 29,910 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Union City is a smaller community of 29,910 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,173 per 100K.

Union City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUnion CityGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1730.92019.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1173.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1731/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Union City

Violent crime in Union City is close to the national average. The rate of 370.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1730.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,173 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Union City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,173
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Union City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
370.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
1730.9
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Union City Safety

Is Union City safe?
Not especially. Union City earns a C with a crime rate of 210.2 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 Union City?
210.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1730.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Union City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Union City 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 Union City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Union City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Union City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Union City?
Crime rates have held steady in Union City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Union City compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Union City ranks behind about 69% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Union City 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 Union City?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Union City?
370.8 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (49), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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