Atlanta, GA Crime Rates & Map

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97%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

127%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

92%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Atlanta_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	22,746	n/a (estimate)	4,589	2,058	2,324
Murder	168	n/a	33.9	8.2	6.3
Rape	157	n/a	31.7	36.4	40.0
Robbery	711	n/a	143.4	43.6	66.1
Assault	3,131	n/a	631.6	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	4,167	n/a (estimate)	841	367	370
Burglary	1,839	n/a	371.0	217.8	269.8
Theft	13,437	n/a	2,710.7	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	3,303	n/a	666.3	206.5	282.7
Property crime	18,579	n/a (estimate)	3,748	1,691	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Atlanta crime rates are 97% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Atlanta are 127% higher than the national average
In Atlanta you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Atlanta is safer than 41% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Atlanta has increased by 159%

Atlanta crime map

The Atlanta crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Atlanta 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 Atlanta crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Atlanta 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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Daily Crime In Atlanta (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Atlanta, GA per 100,000 people. In Atlanta, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.23 times more than the Georgia average and 1.97 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Atlanta is 2.29 times more than the Georgia average and 2.27 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Atlanta has a daily crime rate that is 2.22 times more than the Georgia average and 1.92 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Atlanta (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Atlanta in comparison to other Georgia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Atlanta safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Atlanta being safer than 52% of cities in Georgia and 41% 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 Atlanta. In conclusion, Atlanta ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Atlanta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Atlanta is 1 in 119

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Atlanta is 1 in 27

The chance of being a victim of crime in Atlanta is 1 in 22

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Atlanta? If you reside in Atlanta, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 27 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 Atlanta, is 1 in 22.

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

A good indicator of whether Atlanta 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 Atlanta has increased by 185%, while the property crime rate in Atlanta has increased by 154% year over year. The number of total crimes in Atlanta has increased by 159% year over year.

Atlanta police department

Item	Atlanta	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2,165	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	5.0	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 2,165 Atlanta police officers. This results in 5.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.2% greater than the Georgia average and 52.4% greater than the National average.

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}
Avondale Estates, GA	3,142	70	322	392
Druid Hills, GA	8,525	140	644	784
Vinings, GA	12,546	140	644	784
North Druid Hills, GA	18,074	150	690	840
North Decatur, GA	15,833	150	690	840
Mountain Park city, GA	638	152	702	855
Sandy Springs, GA	108,180	139	1,496	1,635
Atlanta, GA	497,642	841	3,748	4,589

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sacramento, CA	503,482	902	3,167	4,069
Kansas City, MO	491,158	1,481	4,715	6,197
Mesa, AZ	508,918	427	1,770	2,197
Omaha, NE	479,529	561	3,468	4,029
Colorado Springs, CO	471,686	643	3,400	4,043
Atlanta, GA	497,642	841	3,748	4,589

Source: The Atlanta, 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.