Atlanta, GA Crime


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Atlanta, GA has been facing a significant crime problem in recent years. With a violent crime rate of 55.3, well above the national average of 22.7, residents of the city are constantly on edge. The city also experiences high rates of property crime, with a rate of 75.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This context highlights the severity of the crime in Atlanta, GA and the urgent need for effective measures to be taken to address it. Factors such as poverty and inequality may contribute to the high crime rates in the city, making it crucial for the government and community leaders to work together to find solutions. Despite these challenges, Atlanta remains a vibrant and diverse city that continues to thrive in the face of its crime problem.

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

Atlanta violent crime is 55.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Atlanta property crime is 75.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Atlanta, GA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20002743.131.765.81023.5162210392.721926459.91740.8
2001253433.8861017.81396.49703.62047.16030.61626
20022289.134.963.4957.11233.890661964.25443.51658.3
20031969.934.665.2858.61011.58869.418715319.91678.5
200418422662.1724.51029.47716.31563.94813.91338.4
20051674.820.951.8664.3937.87290.31543.74410.11336.5
20061553.722.635.2609.1886.86634.61523.53901.21210
20071623.825.929.8719.3848.87285.91781.54092.81411.7
20081388.919.723.6620.6724.97312.71874.14221.11217.6
20091150.114.524.4492.9618.46212.516483528.81035.6
20101071.617.316.6403634.75741.21494.23307940
20111432.820.734.8550.6826.77083.81762.34059.41262.2
201213791925.9520.8813.46533.51416.83938.31178.4
201318.623.3523.9657.46103.51316.63804.3982.7
20141227.420.533.2512.6661.15747.41203.93631912.5
20151119.620.236.6429.3633.55499.31028.83549.1921.4
20161083.623.528.8438593.35248.6933.43470.3844.9
2017935.716.458.6293.6567.24776.4704.33387.2685
2018768.817.749.4221.5480.14654.4621.23366.4666.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Decatur, GA167.42,351.918,15662018
Hapeville, GA741.611,154.86,45772018
East Point, GA1,242.712,004.735,79182018
Avondale Estates, GA156.02,184.12,69982018
Brookhaven, GA387.32,444.654,73482019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Nashville, TN1,073.14,041.1564,1692142019
Charlotte, NC739.43,925.8604,9312262019
Jacksonville, FL647.43,309.5790,9722862019
Louisville, KY686.93,891.5677,7103122019
Louisville, KY1,346.410,044.0257,7393122003

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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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

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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

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Over 1 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

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