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Is Woodstock, Georgia Safe?

Population 39,895 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodstock is a smaller community of 39,895 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,438 per 100K.

Woodstock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodstockGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.5320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2036.42019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1438.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2036/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodstock

Violent crime in Woodstock is below the national average. The rate of 273.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2036.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,438 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodstock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,438
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodstock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodstock
273.5
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodstock
2036.4
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodstock Safety

Is Woodstock safe?
Not especially. Woodstock earns a C- with a crime rate of 231 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Woodstock?
231 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2036.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodstock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodstock's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,438 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodstock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodstock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodstock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodstock?
No. Crime in Woodstock has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Woodstock compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Woodstock ranks behind about 72% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Woodstock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Woodstock?
Bad. A C- grade and 231 per-thousand rate put Woodstock below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodstock?
273.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (33), 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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