East Point, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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271%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

235%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

279%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	East Point_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,008	n/a (estimate)	7,870	2,001	2,119
Murder	30	n/a	78.5	6.9	5.0
Rape	21	n/a	54.9	32.2	37.5
Robbery	100	n/a	261.6	40.8	60.6
Assault	309	n/a	808.4	245.9	256.1
Violent crime	460	n/a (estimate)	1,204	326	359
Burglary	266	n/a	695.9	202.8	229.2
Theft	1,841	n/a	4,816.6	1,247.3	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	441	n/a	1,153.8	224.7	258.8
Property crime	2,548	n/a (estimate)	6,666	1,675	1,760

East Point crime map

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

East Point crime rates are 271% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in East Point are 235% higher than the national average
In East Point you have a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime
East Point is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in East Point has increased by 250%

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Daily Crime In East Point (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in East Point, GA per 100,000 people. In East Point, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 3.93 times more than the Georgia average and 3.71 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in East Point is 3.70 times more than the Georgia average and 3.35 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, East Point has a daily crime rate that is 3.98 times more than the Georgia average and 3.79 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is East Point (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in East Point in comparison to other Georgia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is East Point safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show East Point being safer than 20% of cities in Georgia and 15% 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 East Point. In conclusion, East Point ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in East Point

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in East Point is 1 in 84

The chance of being a victim of property crime in East Point is 1 in 16

The chance of being a victim of crime in East Point is 1 in 13

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In East Point, Georgia you have a 1 in 84 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime in East Point.

Year Over Year Crime In East Point (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether East Point is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in East Point has increased by 231% and the rate of property crime in East Point has increased by 254%. The total crime rate in East Point has increased by 250% year to year.

East Point police department

Item	East Point	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	163	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.6	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 163 East Point police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.2% greater than the Georgia average and 42.6% 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	62	319	381
Tyrone, GA	7,427	50	461	511
Palmetto, GA	4,802	60	458	518
Druid Hills, GA	8,525	114	588	702
Vinings, GA	12,546	124	638	762
North Decatur, GA	15,833	133	683	816
North Druid Hills, GA	18,074	133	683	816
East Point, GA	35,031	1,204	6,666	7,870

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Orangevale, CA	35,030	498	2,128	2,625
Riviera Beach, FL	35,025	943	3,631	4,574
Manhattan Beach, CA	35,064	150	2,533	2,683
Post Falls, ID	34,971	152	643	794
Buenaventura Lakes, FL	35,117	291	1,547	1,837
East Point, GA	35,031	1,204	6,666	7,870

Source: The East Point, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.