Oakwood, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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63%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oakwood_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	246	n/a (estimate)	3,713	2,175	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.1	5.7
Rape	7	n/a	105.7	32.5	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	45.3	42.2	66.5
Assault	6	n/a	90.6	270.0	264.1
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	242	352	364
Burglary	20	n/a	301.9	223.3	250.7
Theft	196	n/a	2,958.5	1,349.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	14	n/a	211.3	250.6	318.7
Property crime	230	n/a (estimate)	3,472	1,823	1,917

Oakwood crime map

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

Oakwood crime rates are 63% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Oakwood are 34% lower than the national average
In Oakwood you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oakwood is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oakwood has increased by 122%

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Daily Crime In Oakwood (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Oakwood for every 100,000 residents. The Oakwood total amount of daily crime is 1.71 times more than the Georgia average and 1.63 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Oakwood, is 1.46 times less than the Georgia average, and it is 1.51 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Oakwood has a daily crime average that is 1.90 times more than the Georgia average and 1.81 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Oakwood (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Oakwood in comparison to other Georgia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Oakwood safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Oakwood being safer than 50% of cities in Georgia and 42% 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 Oakwood. In conclusion, Oakwood ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oakwood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oakwood is 1 in 415

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oakwood is 1 in 29

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oakwood is 1 in 27

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Oakwood? In Oakwood, GA you have a 1 in 415 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 29 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oakwood.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Oakwood 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 Oakwood has decreased by 19% and the rate of property crime in Oakwood has increased by 153%. The total crime rate in Oakwood has increased by 122% year to year.

Oakwood police department

Item	Oakwood	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.9	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 16 Oakwood police officers. This results in 3.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.1% less than the Georgia average and 20.3% 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}
Hoschton, GA	2,039	55	286	341
Dawsonville, GA	3,065	139	717	856
Suwanee, GA	20,444	148	766	913
Braselton, GA	12,178	39	960	999
Pendergrass, GA	840	0	1,008	1,008
Lula, GA	3,061	191	990	1,181
Cumming, GA	6,528	192	994	1,186
Oakwood, GA	4,191	242	3,472	3,713

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Alfred, NY	4,193	405	1,869	2,274
Spindale, NC	4,193	354	1,872	2,226
Tiptonville, TN	4,194	425	576	1,001
Bonsall, CA	4,194	132	604	736
Sullivan City, TX	4,187	410	1,076	1,486
Oakwood, GA	4,191	242	3,472	3,713

Source: The Oakwood, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.