Kingsland, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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33%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

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}	Kingsland_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	305	n/a (estimate)	1,552	2,058	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	5.1	8.2	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	40.7	36.4	40.0
Robbery	6	n/a	30.5	43.6	66.1
Assault	38	n/a	193.4	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	53	n/a (estimate)	270	367	370
Burglary	19	n/a	96.7	217.8	269.8
Theft	203	n/a	1,033.1	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	30	n/a	152.7	206.5	282.7
Property crime	252	n/a (estimate)	1,282	1,691	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Kingsland, GA

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Kingsland is 33.2% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Kingsland, there were 53 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 270 per 100,000 individuals, 27.1% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 252 property crimes, amounting to 1282 per 100,000 residents, 34.4% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Kingsland?

What do the local residents think about crime in Kingsland? Well, based on a recent survey of 14 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 43% of Kingsland residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 57% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Kingsland a Safe Place to Live?

Is Kingsland a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Kingsland has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 33%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.84 daily incidents, encompassing 0.15 violent crimes and 0.69 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Kingsland as a potential place to call home.

Potential Causes for Crime in Kingsland

Kingsland has a poverty rate of 16.5, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Kingsland crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Kingsland has an unemployment rate of 3%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

High rent costs can create economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When a significant portion of one's income is spent on housing, there may be less money available for other essential needs such as food, healthcare and education. Economic stress can contribute to desperation and potentially lead individuals to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Average rent rates in Kingsland are $922, compared to a national average of $949 per month.

Kingsland crime map

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

Kingsland crime rates are 33% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Kingsland are 27% lower than the national average
In Kingsland you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Kingsland is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Kingsland has decreased by 41%

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Daily Crime In Kingsland (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Kingsland on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Georgia and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Kingsland (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Georgia, are 1.33 times less than the state average and 1.50 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Kingsland on a daily basis are 1.36 times less than than Georgia average and 1.37 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Kingsland are 1.32 times less than the daily state average and 1.52 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Kingsland (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Georgia and all other cities across the US, is Kingsland safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Kingsland is safer than 54% of other cities in the state of Georgia. In addition, Kingsland is safer than 45% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Georgia and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Kingsland. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Kingsland is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kingsland

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kingsland is 1 in 371

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kingsland is 1 in 78

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kingsland is 1 in 65

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Kingsland, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 371. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 78 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Kingsland is 1 in 65.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Kingsland, GA is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Kingsland has decreased by 39%, while the property crime rate in Kingsland has decreased by 42% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Kingsland has decreased by 41% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Kingsland police department

Item	Kingsland	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	46	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 46 Kingsland police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27.7% less than the Georgia average and 12% less 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}
Fernandina Beach, FL	12,622	126	765	891
Woodbine, GA	1,322	159	732	891
Hilliard, FL	3,207	160	966	1,125
Yulee, FL	13,346	255	1,540	1,795
St. Marys, GA	18,321	367	1,690	2,056
Kingsland, GA	17,523	270	1,282	1,552

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wailuku, HI	17,523	284	2,663	2,948
South Houston, TX	17,522	621	3,202	3,824
Centerville, UT	17,527	156	1,782	1,938
Martinsburg, WV	17,517	257	1,137	1,394
Bostonia, CA	17,532	692	3,245	3,937
Kingsland, GA	17,523	270	1,282	1,552

Source: The Kingsland, 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.