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Crime & Safety in Gainesville, GA

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

Gainesville has a violent crime rate of 364 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 222.4 per 100,000, robbery at 91.8, rape at 44.5. The murder rate is 5.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,148 per 100,000, 112% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,342, burglary at 595, vehicle theft at 211 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gainesville receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent364.2/100K
4% below US avg
Murder5.6/100K
12% below US avg
Rape44.5/100K
Robbery91.8/100K
Assault222.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,148.3/100K
112% above US avg
Burglary595.0/100K
Theft3,342.0/100K
Vehicle Theft211.3/100K
Arson5.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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