LaFayette, GA Crime


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LaFayette, GA has a lower than average rate of violent crime at 11.7 compared to the US average of 22.7, indicating that this city is generally safe from violent offenses. However, the property crime rate in LaFayette is higher than the national average at 70 compared to 35.4. While citizens should take appropriate precautions against potential property crime, LaFayette remains a relatively safe place to live and visit with low rates of violent crime.

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

LaFayette violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
LaFayette property crime is 70.0. (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
LaFayette, GA Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2002199.828.5071.399.95236.91013.14009.7214
2004508.20058.1450.111369.21698.99263.8406.6
20052290028.6200.35681.2844.34636.5200.3
2007508.4058.1145.3305.16013.910754633.9305.1
2008549.8043.443.44635672.17384673.7260.5
2009550.326.239.3131353.84965.91074.43721.2170.3
2010475.2000475.25987868.95063.854.3
2013014.20212.45819.9764.74857198.2
2014198.2014.228.3155.85026.9807.14120.699.1
2015181041.813.9125.35401.68914357.5153.1
2016250.5055.727.81673980.53343493.4153.1
2018152.6000152.64535.4319414769.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Trion, GA169.72,149.32,084112015
Chickamauga, GA222.31,651.33,142112018
Fort Oglethorpe, GA353.15,437.99,385162018
Summerville, GA0.01,029.24,402162018
Ringgold, GA777.84,583.33,627172018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Trion, GA169.72,149.32,084112015
Chickamauga, GA222.31,651.33,142112018
Fort Oglethorpe, GA353.15,437.99,385162018
Summerville, GA0.01,029.24,402162018
Ringgold, GA777.84,583.33,627172018

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Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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Over 15 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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