Georgia vs North Carolina: Crime Rate Comparison (2024)
Side-by-side crime comparison between Georgia and North Carolina using FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Georgia has a lower violent crime rate (325.7) than North Carolina (375.8) per 100K
- →Georgia population: 11,180,878 | North Carolina: 11,046,024
- →Homicide rate: Georgia 6.9 vs North Carolina 7.5 per 100K
- →Property crime: Georgia 1674.9 vs North Carolina 1968.1 per 100K
Crime Rate Comparison
| Metric | Georgia | North Carolina | Safer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,180,878 | 11,046,024 | — |
| Violent Crime Rate | 325.7 | 375.8 | ✓ Georgia |
| Homicide Rate | 6.9 | 7.5 | ✓ Georgia |
| Property Crime Rate | 1674.9 | 1968.1 | ✓ Georgia |
| Total Violent Crimes | 36,420 | 41,511 | — |
| Total Property Crimes | 187,263 | 217,402 | — |
| Violent Crime Change | -11.3% | -4.5% | ✓ Georgia |
Historical Violent Crime Trend
| Year | Georgia Rate | North Carolina Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 390.4 | 371.8 |
| 2017 | 356.5 | 370.4 |
| 2018 | 338.9 | 356.2 |
| 2019 | 326.2 | 378.7 |
| 2020 | 400.1 | 419.3 |
| 2021 | 349.8 | 419.5 |
| 2022 | 371.2 | 405.3 |
| 2023 | 367.0 | 393.5 |
| 2024 | 325.7 | 375.8 |
Verdict: Which State Is Safer?
Based on 2024 FBI data, **Georgia** has a lower violent crime rate at 325.7 per 100,000 compared to North Carolina's 375.8. Georgia has lower property crime. However, crime varies enormously within each state — some cities in the "safer" state may be more dangerous than most cities in the other.