A
31%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
42%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
29%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePorterdale/100k peopleGeorgia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime28n/a (estimate)1,4642,0012,119
Murder1n/a52.36.95.0
Rape1n/a52.332.237.5
Robbery1n/a52.340.860.6
Assault1n/a52.3245.9256.1
Violent crime4n/a (estimate)209326359
Burglary2n/a104.6202.8229.2
Theft18n/a941.41,247.31,272.1
Vehicle theft4n/a209.2224.7258.8
Property crime24n/a (estimate)1,2551,6751,760
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The Porterdale crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Porterdale 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 Porterdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Porterdale 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

      • Porterdale crime rates are 31% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Porterdale are 42% lower than the national average
      • In Porterdale you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Porterdale is safer than 62% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Porterdale has increased by 31%

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        Daily Crime In Porterdale (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Porterdale

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Porterdale is 1 in 479
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Porterdale is 1 in 80
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Porterdale is 1 in 69

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

        Porterdale police department

        Item Porterdale Georgia National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)611,364558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.14.03.3
        There are a total of 6 Porterdale police officers. This results in 4.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4.1% greater than the Georgia average and 26.7% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Georgia

        State Total offenders Georgia /100K National /100K
        Georgia23,117275266
        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.

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        Oxford, GA2,0930436436
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        Newborn, GA8173511,8042,155
        Mansfield, GA5334432,2752,718
        Conyers, GA15,7053752,4762,851
        Porterdale, GA1,9482091,2551,464

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        Rankin, PA1,948131762893
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        Porterdale, GA1,9482091,2551,464
        Source: The Porterdale, 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.