Denton, GA has experienced a steady decline in crime rates over the past few years. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate sits at 18.6, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This is good news for residents and visitors of Denton, as it shows that efforts to reduce crime have been successful. However, the property crime rate in Denton is slightly higher than the national average, at 37.6 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and increased economic activity, which can attract criminal activity. Despite this, Denton remains a relatively safe community, and with continued efforts to address crime, it is likely to maintain its low levels of violence. As a resident of Denton, I am grateful for the city's commitment to keeping our community safe and will continue to support efforts to reduce crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Denton violent crime is 18.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Denton property crime is 37.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Denton, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hazlehurst, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hazlehurst, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.