Georgia Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Georgia ranks #26 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (325.7 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 11.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- →245 cities report crime data. Safest: Douglas (0.0/100K). Most dangerous: Americus (1653.7/100K).
- →770 murders in 2024 — a rate of 6.9 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Georgia's violent crime rate has changed by -42%.
Violent Crime Rate
325.7
-11.3% YoY
Murder Rate
6.9
770 total
Property Crime Rate
1674.9
187,263 total
Population
11,180,878
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 36,420
Murder770
Rape3,598
Robbery4,558
Aggravated Assault27,494
Property Crime: 187,263
Burglary22,677
Larceny-Theft139,462
Motor Vehicle Theft25,124
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 1653.7 | 15,541 |
| Brunswick | 1392.5 | 14,650 |
| College Park | 1386.9 | 13,916 |
| East Point | 1203.5 | 38,222 |
| Moultrie | 1161.8 | 14,546 |
| Waycross | 1033.4 | 13,644 |
| Griffin | 965.4 | 24,238 |
| Albany | 823.6 | 66,169 |
| Garden City | 810.6 | 10,363 |
| Rome | 781.6 | 38,257 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 0.0 | 11,677 |
| Auburn | 0.0 | 10,527 |
| Holly Springs | 4.8 | 20,625 |
| Peachtree City | 22.0 | 40,820 |
| Acworth | 26.8 | 22,364 |
| Johns Creek | 35.8 | 81,056 |
| Jefferson | 36.1 | 16,643 |
| Grovetown | 55.0 | 18,169 |
| Woodstock | 55.5 | 39,613 |
| Loganville | 63.3 | 17,366 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Georgia
113 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (25)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.