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21%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
30%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
19%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCartersville/100k peopleGeorgia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime655n/a (estimate)2,8122,0582,324
Murder1n/a4.38.26.3
Rape37n/a158.836.440.0
Robbery4n/a17.243.666.1
Assault70n/a300.5278.8268.2
Violent crime112n/a (estimate)481367370
Burglary36n/a154.6217.8269.8
Theft469n/a2,013.51,266.51,401.9
Vehicle theft38n/a163.1206.5282.7
Property crime543n/a (estimate)2,3311,6911,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Cartersville, GA

The Cartersville crime rates are 21% higher than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 112 violent crimes in Cartersville (481 per 100,000 people), which is 30% higher than the national average and there were a total of 543 property crimes (2331 per 100,000 residents) which is 19.3% higher than average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Cartersville?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Cartersville residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 26 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 50% of Cartersville residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 50% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Cartersville a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Cartersville is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Cartersville has a total crime rate that is 21% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.79 daily crimes (0.31 violent daily crimes and 1.49 daily property crimes) in Cartersville.

Has Crime in Cartersville Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Cartersville. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Cartersville has decreased by 14.4%. Violent crimes have decreased by 8.2%, while property crimes have decreased by 15.6%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Cartersville

Cartersville has a population density of 745.4 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Cartersville crime rates.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Cartersville, the cost of living is 11.31% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Cartersville, the average monthly rent stands at $906, while the national average is $949 per month.

Cartersville crime map



The Cartersville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cartersville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cartersville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cartersville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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Crime Quick Facts

  • Cartersville crime rates are 21% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Cartersville are 30% higher than the national average
  • In Cartersville you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Cartersville is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Cartersville has decreased by 18%

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        Daily Crime In Cartersville (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Cartersville for every 100,000 residents. The Cartersville total amount of daily crime is 1.37 times more than the Georgia average and 1.21 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Cartersville, is 1.31 times more than the Georgia average, and it is 1.30 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Cartersville has a daily crime average that is 1.38 times more than the Georgia average and 1.19 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Cartersville (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Cartersville in comparison to other Georgia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Cartersville safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Cartersville being safer than 25% of cities in Georgia and 19% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Georgia cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Cartersville. In conclusion, Cartersville ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cartersville

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cartersville is 1 in 208
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cartersville is 1 in 43
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Cartersville is 1 in 36
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Cartersville? If you reside in Cartersville, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 208. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 43 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Cartersville, is 1 in 36.

        Year Over Year Crime In Cartersville (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Cartersville is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Cartersville has decreased by 12%, while the property crime rate in Cartersville has decreased by 19% year over year. The number of total crimes in Cartersville has decreased by 18% year over year.

        Cartersville police department

        Item Cartersville Georgia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)6111,364558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.14.03.3
        There are a total of 61 Cartersville police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 22.9% less than the Georgia average and 6.2% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Georgia

        State Total offenders Georgia /100K National /100K
        Georgia23,117275266
        There are a total of 23,117 sex offenders in Georgia. This yields a total of 275 sex offenders in Georgia per 100,000 residents which is 3% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Kingston, GA644000
        Euharlee, GA4,34823552575
        Kennesaw, GA34,2321949981,192
        Acworth, GA22,6831131,2491,362
        Emerson, GA1,9213451,6541,999
        Adairsville, GA4,9261981,8172,015
        Taylorsville, GA3193781,7432,121
        Cartersville, GA21,3314812,3312,812

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Montclair, VA21,3291299321,061
        La Porte, IN21,3282011,6631,864
        Mountlake Terrace, WA21,3281572,8392,997
        Selden, NY21,3384741,9022,376
        Bellview, FL21,3143382,0432,381
        Cartersville, GA21,3314812,3312,812
        Source: The Cartersville, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.