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Is Villa Rica, Georgia Safe?

Population 21,022 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Villa Rica runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,981 per 100K.

Villa Rica Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVilla RicaGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2305.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1981.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Villa Rica

Violent crime in Villa Rica is below the national average. The rate of 281.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2305.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,981 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Villa Rica Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,981
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Villa Rica Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Villa Rica
281.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Villa Rica
2305.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Villa Rica Safety

Is Villa Rica safe?
Not especially. Villa Rica earns a D with a crime rate of 258.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Villa Rica?
258.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2305.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Villa Rica safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Villa Rica's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,981 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Villa Rica?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Villa Rica generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Villa Rica police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Villa Rica?
Crime rates have held steady in Villa Rica, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Villa Rica compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Villa Rica ranks behind about 72% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica?
Bad. A D grade and 258.7 per-thousand rate put Villa Rica below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Villa Rica?
281.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) 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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