Dalton, Georgia Crime Rate

4 years of data (20212024) · Population: 34,537

Key Insights

  • Dalton has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 243.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 9.9% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 32% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
243.2
+9.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1902.3
657 total
vs National Avg
-32%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 84

Murder0
Rape18
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault55

Property Crime: 657

Burglary61
Larceny-Theft561
Motor Vehicle Theft35
Arson3

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202434,53784243.206571902.3
202334,34776221.317692238.9
202234,276127370.528452465.3
202133,389122365.416521952.7

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

B
Safety Grade for Dalton

Based on violent crime rate of 243.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
↕️ Volatile
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 32% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.