Sandy Springs, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

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}	Sandy Springs_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,987	n/a (estimate)	1,842	2,175	2,281
Murder	5	n/a	4.6	7.1	5.7
Rape	19	n/a	17.6	32.5	38.0
Robbery	34	n/a	31.5	42.2	66.5
Assault	104	n/a	96.4	270.0	264.1
Violent crime	162	n/a (estimate)	150	352	364
Burglary	195	n/a	180.7	223.3	250.7
Theft	1,449	n/a	1,343.0	1,349.4	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	181	n/a	167.8	250.6	318.7
Property crime	1,825	n/a (estimate)	1,691	1,823	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Sandy Springs, GA

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Sandy Springs crime rate is 29.7% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Sandy Springs, there were 148 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 139 per 100,000 individuals, 62.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Sandy Springs recorded 1597 property crimes, amounting to 1496 per 100,000 residents, 23.5% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Sandy Springs?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Sandy Springs. Based on the results of the surveys (32 responses), 66% of people felt that there was very little crime in Sandy Springs and felt safe walking alone at night. While 34% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Sandy Springs a Safe Place to Live?

Is Sandy Springs 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, Sandy Springs has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 30%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 4.78 daily incidents, encompassing 0.41 violent crimes and 4.38 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Sandy Springs as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Sandy Springs Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Sandy Springs. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Sandy Springs has decreased by 5.6%. Violent crimes have decreased by 29.2%, while property crimes have decreased by 2.6%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Sandy Springs

In Sandy Springs, the poverty rate currently stands at 7%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in Sandy Springs crime rates.

Law enforcement and community policing efforts can play a pivotal role in shaping crime rates. Establishing a robust and cooperative partnership between the police and the community can act as a deterrent to criminal behavior and enhance overall safety. In Sandy Springs, the ratio of police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents differs from the national average, with 1.5 officers and civilians per 1,000 residents compared to 3.25 nationally. Effective law enforcement often hinges on community policing strategies that prioritize the cultivation of trust and collaboration between law enforcement and the community. It's not solely about the quantity of officers but also the quality of their engagement with the community.

Sandy Springs has an average rental rate of $1,383 per month, compared to the national average of $949. In areas with high rental costs, some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions. Overcrowding can lead to increased stress and tension, which may contribute to domestic disputes and related property or violent crimes. Addressing affordable housing and economic mobility can be important strategies for reducing crime in such areas.

Sandy Springs crime map

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

Sandy Springs crime rates are 19% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sandy Springs are 59% lower than the national average
In Sandy Springs you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sandy Springs is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sandy Springs has increased by 13%

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Daily Crime In Sandy Springs (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Sandy Springs, GA per 100,000 people. In Sandy Springs, the total number of daily crimes is 1.18 times less than the Georgia average and 1.24 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Sandy Springs is 2.34 times less than the Georgia average and 2.42 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Sandy Springs has a daily crime rate that is 1.08 times less than the Georgia average and 1.13 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Sandy Springs (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Sandy Springs, Georgia compared to other areas of Georgia, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Sandy Springs safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Sandy Springs is safer than 66% of Georgia cities, and 60% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Georgia, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Sandy Springs. At this time, Sandy Springs sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sandy Springs

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sandy Springs is 1 in 667

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sandy Springs is 1 in 60

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sandy Springs is 1 in 55

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Sandy Springs? If you reside in Sandy Springs, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 667. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 60 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 Sandy Springs, is 1 in 55.

Year Over Year Crime In Sandy Springs (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs has increased by 8% and the rate of property crime in Sandy Springs has increased by 13%. The total crime rate in Sandy Springs has increased by 13% year to year.

Sandy Springs police department

Item	Sandy Springs	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	147	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.5	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 147 Sandy Springs police officers. This results in 1.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 62% less than the Georgia average and 53.8% 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}
Berkeley Lake, GA	2,324	55	286	341
Avondale Estates, GA	3,142	67	347	414
Johns Creek, GA	84,551	48	546	594
Milton, GA	39,252	71	536	607
Druid Hills, GA	8,525	124	640	763
Vinings, GA	12,546	134	694	829
North Decatur, GA	15,833	144	744	887
Sandy Springs, GA	108,180	150	1,691	1,842

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hillsboro, OR	108,026	292	2,503	2,795
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	108,467	436	2,132	2,568
Waterbury, CT	107,841	401	3,060	3,462
Meridian, ID	107,787	165	495	660
Lewisville, TX	107,740	226	1,811	2,037
Sandy Springs, GA	108,180	150	1,691	1,842

Source: The Sandy Springs, 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.