Crime Rate in Atlanta, Georgia (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Atlanta based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Atlanta has a violent crime rate of 707.3 per 100,000 residents, 97% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Atlanta is 26.4 per 100K, with 132 homicides reported in 2023.
- →Violent crime decreased by 15.9% compared to the previous year.
- →Atlanta's violent crime rate is above the Georgia state average of 325.7/100K.
500,212
Population
707.3
Violent Rate
26.4
Murder Rate
3892.5
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Atlanta decreased by -15.9% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Atlanta by type:
3.7%
Murder
3.3%
Rape
17.0%
Robbery
76.0%
Assault
How Atlanta Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 500,212 | 707.3 | 26.4 | 3892.5 |
| 2022 | 495,707 | 840.6 | 33.9 | 3748.0 |
| 2021 | 521,274 | 884.2 | 30.5 | 3674.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Atlanta?
Atlanta has a violent crime rate of 707.3 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3892.5 per 100,000 residents, based on 2023 FBI data.
Is Atlanta safe?
Atlanta receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 94th percentile for safety.
How does Atlanta compare to the national average?
Atlanta's violent crime rate of 707.3/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.