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Is Vidalia, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,885 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Vidalia runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,784 per 100K.

Vidalia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVidaliaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2201.62019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate334.0--268.2
Theft Rate1784.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2202/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vidalia

Violent crime in Vidalia is close to the national average. The rate of 403.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2201.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,784 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 334 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Vidalia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault334
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary414
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,784
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vidalia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vidalia
403.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vidalia
2201.6
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vidalia Safety

Is Vidalia safe?
Not especially. Vidalia earns a D with a crime rate of 260.5 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 Vidalia?
260.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2201.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vidalia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vidalia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,784 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vidalia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vidalia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vidalia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vidalia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vidalia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Vidalia compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Vidalia ranks behind about 86% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Vidalia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vidalia?
Bad. A D grade and 260.5 per-thousand rate put Vidalia below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vidalia?
403.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (334), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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