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Crime & Safety in Atlanta, GA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Atlanta has a violent crime rate of 1,227 per 100,000 residents, 223% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 661.2 per 100,000, robbery at 512.6, rape at 33.2. The murder rate is 20.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,747 per 100,000, 193% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,631, burglary at 1,204, vehicle theft at 912 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 145 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Atlanta receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Atlanta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,227.4/100K
223% above US avg
Murder20.5/100K
225% above US avg
Rape33.2/100K
Robbery512.6/100K
Assault661.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,747.4/100K
193% above US avg
Burglary1,203.9/100K
Theft3,631.0/100K
Vehicle Theft912.5/100K
Arson16.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)145

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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