Crime in Atlanta, GA

Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (population 525,939, U.S. Census). Counted the FBI's way, the same for every city: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count

The cities closest to Atlanta in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 209 cities

The FBI publishes city totals by family, not a full breakdown by offence, so homicide is the only type Atlanta Police Department reports separately here. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.

Each city reports on its own schedule, so the months differ. Offense definitions also vary slightly between departments. Full rankings

Is Atlanta safe?

By reported violent crime, Atlanta is well above the average of the 209 cities on this site: 773 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, +17% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the citywide figure is only a starting point.

What is the crime rate in Atlanta?

773 violent and 2,680 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 18,160 incidents reported to Atlanta Police Department over the 12 months to August 2026. In August 2026 alone, 18,160 incidents were reported.

Is crime in Atlanta going up or down?

It is going up: violent crime +17% and property crime −16% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.

Where does the data come from?

From Atlanta Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset GAAPD0000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the Census population. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.

• Violent crime in Atlanta is up 17% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before. Property crime is −16% over the same period.
• Among the 209 cities on this site, Atlanta has the 32nd-highest violent crime rate. Citywide figures hide large differences between neighborhoods, so treat them as a starting point rather than a verdict on any one area.
• These are crimes reported to Atlanta Police Department, not all crimes that happened. Single-month swings of a few percent are normal; the twelve-month comparison is the better signal.