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Is Valdosta, Georgia Safe?

Population 56,186 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Valdosta 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 270 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,087 per 100K.

Valdosta Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricValdostaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2437.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate2087.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2437/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Valdosta

Violent crime in Valdosta is below the national average. The rate of 262.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2437.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,087 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Valdosta Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary438
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,087
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Valdosta Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Valdosta
262.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Valdosta
2437.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Valdosta Safety

Is Valdosta safe?
Not especially. Valdosta earns a D with a crime rate of 270 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Valdosta?
270 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2437.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Valdosta safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Valdosta's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,087 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Valdosta?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Valdosta generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Valdosta police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Valdosta?
Crime rates have held steady in Valdosta, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Valdosta compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Valdosta ranks behind about 91% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Valdosta 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 Valdosta?
Bad. A D grade and 270 per-thousand rate put Valdosta below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Valdosta?
262.8 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (49), 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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