Scottdale, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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7%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Scottdale crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Scottdale crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Scottdale crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Scottdale crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Scottdale_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,170 (estimate)	2,058	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.2	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	387 (estimate)	367	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	217.8	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	206.5	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,783 (estimate)	1,691	1,954

Scottdale crime map

The Scottdale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Scottdale 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 Scottdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Scottdale 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

Scottdale crime rates are 7% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Scottdale are 5% higher than the national average
In Scottdale you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Scottdale is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Scottdale has decreased by 15%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Scottdale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Scottdale is 1 in 259

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Scottdale is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in Scottdale is 1 in 47

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

Scottdale police department

Item	Scottdale	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.0	3.3

Sex offenders in Georgia

State	Total offenders	Georgia_/100K	National_/100K
Georgia	23,117	275	266

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}
Berkeley Lake, GA	2,324	52	237	289
Avondale Estates, GA	3,142	70	322	392
Druid Hills, GA	8,525	140	644	784
Vinings, GA	12,546	140	644	784
North Decatur, GA	15,833	150	690	840
North Druid Hills, GA	18,074	150	690	840
Mountain Park city, GA	638	152	702	855
Scottdale, GA	11,196	387	1,783	2,170

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kalaoa, HI	11,198	253	2,374	2,627
Garden City, SC	11,193	446	2,099	2,545
Springdale, OH	11,201	291	1,762	2,052
Merriam, KS	11,191	686	5,655	6,342
East Glenville, NY	11,184	408	1,636	2,044
Scottdale, GA	11,196	387	1,783	2,170

Source: The Scottdale, 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.