Gainesville, GA has higher than average crime rates compared to the national averages. According to recent reports, Gainesville's violent crime rate is 19.9, which is 3.8 points lower than the US average of 22.7. This can mean that while it is still relatively high, there are fewer violent incidents in Gainesville compared to the rest of the country. Unfortunately, property crime in Gainesville is 54.1, which is nearly 20 points higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while violent crime may be below average for the area, property crime remains an issue in Gainesville and should be taken seriously by local authorities and community members alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gainesville violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Gainesville property crime is 54.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.