St. Simons, GA Crime


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Located on the coast of Georgia, the beautiful and serene St. Simons Island is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming community. However, behind the idyllic facade, the island has been dealing with a concerning crime rate. According to recent statistics, St. Simons has a violent crime rate of 23.8, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. Furthermore, the property crime rate in St. Simons is significantly higher at 62.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and tourists alike need to exercise caution and be vigilant while on the island, as it is not immune to crime. Despite these challenges, St. Simons continues to be a popular destination for its charming atmosphere and stunning views, making it important for the community to come together and address the issue of crime.

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

St. Simons violent crime is 23.8. (The US average is 22.7)
St. Simons property crime is 62.2. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of St. Simons, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Brunswick, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Brunswick, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Brunswick, GA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Brunswick, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Darien, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
Woodbine, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252001
Kingsland, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock332017
Nahunta, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock352019
Fernandina Beach, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock362019
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Brunswick, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62018
Kingsland, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock332017
Fernandina Beach, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock362019
Hinesville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock472018
Richmond Hill, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock532016
Waycross, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock582018

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Over 17 years ago

nice place with a cute downtown. nice winter but summer are a way too humide and the nat bugs are very bad; they eat eat you to bone!!! the wages are low and not much to  More

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Over 19 years ago

It is beautiful, with the tree-lined streets and sunny beaches but it is also a very crazy place. Living on an island does something to people; it's as if all anyone  More

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Over 19 years ago

St. Simons is a beautiful little southern island. Real estate is over priced and the variety of people is low. It is a wonderful place to raise your children and to  More

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