Georgia’s Safest Cities of 2024

Cathy Habas
Mar 18, 2024
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Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Georgia for 2024

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Violent crime and property crime rates increased in Georgia year over year. Georgians also reported some of the highest levels of concern and first-hand experiences with crime across the board. 


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2024 Georgia crime rates

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With a violent crime rate of 5.1 and a property crime rate of 20.6 per 1,000 residents, Georgia’s crime rates aren’t too far from national averages of 4.0 and 20.7, respectively. Compared to the previous reporting year, violent crime in The Peach State and property crime both increased significantly. 

Level of concern and experience with crime in Georgia

According to our latest State of Safety survey, Georgians have the second-highest level of concern about overall crime with 66% of respondents indicating their concern (47% US). About 60% of Georgia residents feel concerned about property crime and 60% also feel concerned about violent crime. 

Georgians reported fewer first-hand experiences with violent crime, property crime, and gun violence than they did the year before. Not surprisingly, only around 37% of Georgians feel safe in their state, lower than the national average of 45%.

Property crime in Georgia: Fear vs. reality

Georgia experienced a nearly 33% decrease in property crime during the reporting year. Our State of Safety survey results reflect a similar trend, with respondents reporting a 29% decrease in property crime experiences. 

  • 27% of Georgians said they had experienced property crime in the 12 months prior to the survey, compared to 38% the previous year. 
  • Georgia’s property crime rate of 20.6 sits below the national average of 20.7. 
  • Larceny-theft represents 75% of property crime in Georgia, 4% higher than the national average.
  • Of the Georgia residents who use property protection, most prefer security cameras (53%) or security systems (42%).
  • 38% of Georgians say they have increased the security and safety measures around their property (US 35%).

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What crimes are Georgia residents concerned about most?

Bar chart showing percentages of how concerned state residents are about crime compared to the national averages for violent crime, property crime, package theft and gun violence.

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Violent crime in Georgia: Fear vs. reality

 Violent crime in Georgia occurs at a rate of 5.1 crimes per 1,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 4.0. That's substantially higher than the year before (3.9), but Georgians are less concerned about violent crime.

  • Georgia reported 1,014 murders last year. The state reported 892 murders the year before.
  • Georgia ranks ninth in the nation for most violent crimes.
  • Violent crime represents 20% of all crime in Georgia, which is higher than the national average of 16%.
  • 44% of Georgians use some form of personal protection (US 36%) with a concealed firearm leading the way at 57%. 
  • All respondents said that they used some kind of personal protection. 

Attitudes about gun violence in Georgia

  • 70% of Georgians worry about gun violence (51% US).
  • 17% experienced gun violence in the 12 months prior to the survey, which is 32% lower than the year before. 
  • 25 mass shooting events occurred in Georgia during 2023, which is a 13.8% decrease compared to the previous year.

A closer look at the safest cities in Georgia

For the purposes of this report, the terms “dangerous” and “safest” refer explicitly to crime rates as calculated from FBI crime data—no other characterization of any community is implied or intended.

  • 101 Georgia cities met the criteria to be considered for ranking.
  • Holly Springs stayed in the #1 spot for the second year in a row.
  • Georgia's 20 safest cities have an average violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and an average property crime rate of 13.8. 
  • 4 cities in the top 20 reported zero robberies, rapes, and murders (Douglas, Tyrone, Braselton, and Sandersville
  • Douglas also reported zero burglaries. 
  • The safest cities reported only 293 of the 12,640 robberies in the state.

The 20 safest cities in Georgia

Map of Safest Cities in Georgia 2024

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Holly Springs, Georgia
#1
Holly Springs
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    Population
    18,511
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.2, 0.0, N/A
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    3.4, 2.7, N/A
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Senoia, Georgia
#2
Senoia
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    Population
    5,497
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.4, N/A, N/A
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    3.6, N/A, N/A
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Douglas, Georgia
#3
Douglas
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    Population
    11,762
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.9, 0.9, 0.9
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    2.0, 6.2, 9.5
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Johns Creek, Georgia
#4
Johns Creek
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    Population
    81,964
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.4, 0.2, 0.4
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    4.8, 4.2, 4.5
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Tyrone, Georgia
#5
Tyrone
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    Population
    7,917
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.5, 0.9, 0.5
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    5.1, 6.2, 5.5
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Barnesville, Georgia
#6
Barnesville
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    Population
    6,449
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.9, 0.8, N/A
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    5.0, 3.3, N/A
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Milton, Georgia
#7
Milton
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    Population
    41,330
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.7, 0.8, 0.4
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    6.3, 5.0, 5.1
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Jefferson, Georgia
#8
Jefferson
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    Population
    14,664
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.5, 0.9, 0.7
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    7.8, 11.0, 12.4
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Braselton, Georgia
#9
Braselton
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    Population
    15,203
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.2, 0.1, 0.9
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    9.7, 7.2, 11.3
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Peachtree City, Georgia
#10
Peachtree City
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    Population
    39,301
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.3, 0.4, 0.4
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    9.3, 9.6, 10.7
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Sandersville, Georgia
#11
Sandersville
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    Population
    5,540
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.3, 2.7, 2.2
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    5.2, 9.8, 9.5
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Grovetown, Georgia
#12
Grovetown
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    Population
    17,161
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.1, 1.4, 2.4
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    6.9, 6.9, 7.0
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Hampton, Georgia
#13
Hampton
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    Population
    8,308
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.4, 0.6, 0.9
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    7.0, 2.8, 6.0
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Woodstock, Georgia
#14
Woodstock
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    Population
    37,325
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    0.9, 1.3, 1.8
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    11.2, 9.9, 9.7
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Flowery Branch, Georgia
#15
Flowery Branch
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    Population
    10,843
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.0, 0.7, 1.7
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    11.5, 11.6, 11.6
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Acworth, Georgia
#16
Acworth
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    Population
    22,170
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.1, 1.0, 1.9
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    12.9, 13.9, 13.7
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Duluth, Georgia
#17
Duluth
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    Population
    31,836
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.2, 1.5, 1.7
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    12.5, 12.1, 13.8
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
#18
Richmond Hill
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    Population
    18,421
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.6, 2.5, 1.9
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    10.5, 13.1, 17.1
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Kennesaw, Georgia
#19
Kennesaw
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    Population
    32,974
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.9, 1.4, N/A
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    9.7, 11.8, N/A
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime
Centerville, Georgia
#20
Centerville
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    Population
    8,230
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    VC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    1.3, 1.4, 2.1
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    PC Rate 2024, 2023, 2022
    13.4, 12.1, 18.3
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    VC=Violent crime, PC=Property crime

How we determined the safest cities

Learn how we identified the safest cities on our methodology page.

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Endnotes and sources

Find all endnotes and sources in our full methodology.

FBI Crime Data Explorer, "Documents & Downloads." Accessed March 18, 2024.

  • 2022 and 2021 Crime in the United States Annual Reports
    • Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
  • 2022 NIBRS Estimation Tables

Bureau of Justice Statistics, "National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)." Accessed March 18, 2024.

Gun Violence Archive, "Mass Shootings." Accessed March 18, 2023.

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Cathy Habas
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Cathy Habas
With over eight years of experience as a content writer, Cathy has a knack for untangling complex information. Her natural curiosity and ability to empathize help Cathy offer insightful, friendly advice. She believes in empowering readers who may not feel confident about a purchase, project, or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride and joy is her Appaloosa “Chacos.” She also likes to crochet while watching stand-up comedy specials on Netflix.

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