Atlanta, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Atlanta Police Department serves the city of Atlanta, GA in Dekalb, Fulton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 35,757 violent crimes and 80,031 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 342.1 per 100k, 109.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 31 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.3 | C | 35757 | 106.2 | +19.0% |
| Property Crime | 342.1 | F | 80031 | 163.6 | +109.1% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 594 | 0.5 | +237.8% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 664 | 3.5 | -49.1% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 3209 | 5.8 | +68.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.2 | F | 12332 | 22.3 | +67.0% |
| Burglary | 35.0 | D | 7965 | 24.0 | +45.6% |
| Larceny | 204.9 | F | 56674 | 116.4 | +76.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 101.6 | F | 15249 | 22.2 | +358.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 31 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 5 miles | A 45.5 | B 130.6 | Violent: 64.0% lower Property: 61.8% lower |
| Fairburn | 5 miles | A 46.5 | C 156.9 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: 54.1% lower |
| Palmetto | 5 miles | B 78.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 37.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Johns Creek | 5 miles | A 37.5 | A 48.4 | Violent: 70.3% lower Property: 85.9% lower |
| East Point | 5 miles | A 5.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 95.8% lower Property: N/A |