Forsyth, GA has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 20.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the city has a significantly higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 66.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the fact that Forsyth is a small city with a population of about 4,000, making it a target for property crimes such as theft and burglary. In recent years, the city has seen an increase in drug-related crimes, including the trafficking and distribution of illegal substances. Local law enforcement has been working to combat these issues and keep the community safe, but there is still work to be done to lower the overall crime rate in Forsyth.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Forsyth violent crime is 20.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Forsyth property crime is 66.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.