2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Atlanta, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Atlanta has 59% more violent crime than Wilkes-Barre.
- Atlanta has 39% more property crime than Wilkes-Barre.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock55.322.7
 Property Crime46.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilkes-Barre

Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

   |    Reply

Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

   |    Reply

Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Atlanta

Cities with the Least Crime Near Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Misericordia University, PA 
 Laceyville, PA6.25
 Mayfield, PA6.25
 Conyngham, PA9.1
 Olyphant, PA9.15
 Clarks Summit, PA9.8
 Chase, PA10.4
 Beech Mountain Lakes, PA10.7
 Waverly, PA10.85
 Mount Cobb, PA10.85

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.