The small town of Damascus, GA has seen a rise in violent and property crimes in recent years. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this town is significantly lower than the national average at 5.5 compared to 22.7. However, the property crime rate is also below the US average at 6 compared to 35.4. This indicates that while the overall crime rate may be lower in Damascus, residents are still at risk for becoming victims of both violent and property crimes. This is a concerning trend that requires attention and efforts from law enforcement and community members to ensure the safety and security of the town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Damascus violent crime is 5.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Damascus property crime is 6.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.