Sandy Springs, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sandy Springs Police Department serves the city of Sandy Springs, GA in Fulton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,501 violent crimes and 8,665 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.1 per 100k residents, which is 53.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 133.5 per 100k, 18.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 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 AHomicide
Grade FRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.1 | A | 3501 | 106.2 | -53.8% |
| Property Crime | 133.5 | B | 8665 | 163.6 | -18.4% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 24 | 0.5 | +74.5% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 180 | 5.8 | -52.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.5 | A | 533 | 22.3 | -70.8% |
| Burglary | 13.0 | A | 1027 | 24.0 | -46.0% |
| Larceny | 111.2 | C | 6823 | 116.4 | -4.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 797 | 22.2 | -58.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 10 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee | 4 miles | F 185.2 | D 232.3 | Violent: 277.0% higher Property: 74.1% higher |
| Doraville | 5 miles | D 163.2 | F 516.9 | Violent: 232.3% higher Property: 287.3% higher |
| Roswell | 7 miles | B 78.3 | A 99.7 | Violent: 59.4% higher Property: 25.3% lower |
| Norcross | 9 miles | C 112.4 | C 163.0 | Violent: 128.9% higher Property: 22.1% higher |
| Smyrna | 9 miles | C 122.5 | B 124.3 | Violent: 149.5% higher Property: 6.8% lower |