Powder Springs, GA Crime


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Powder Springs, GA, a small town located in the outskirts of Atlanta, has been struggling with a high rate of crime in recent years. According to statistics from , the violent crime rate in Powder Springs is 36.8, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in Powder Springs is also above the national average, at 47.1 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. These alarming statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Powder Springs and the need for increased efforts to improve public safety. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the community of Powder Springs continues to face challenges in reducing crime and creating a safer environment for its residents.

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

Powder Springs violent crime is 36.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Powder Springs property crime is 47.1. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Powder Springs, GA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Austell, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Hiram, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
Douglasville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Smyrna, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102018
Dallas, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102018
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Douglasville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Dallas, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102018
Kennesaw, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
Acworth, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Villa Rica, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172018

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Over 7 years ago

I have spent over a decade living in Powder Springs and if you take anything from my review let it be it's a great place to live if you have money and are Caucasian but  More

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Over 19 years ago

Too many cars, too few direct routes, too few left turn lanes. The traffic here is bad just about all the time, not just "rush hour". Going to the YMCA can be a  More

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Over 20 years ago

Powder Springs is great! It's a wonderful place to raise a family. Good schools, incredibly cheap housing, cute, with an old-south charm. The people are remarkably  More

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