Clarkston, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

30%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Clarkston_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	402	n/a (estimate)	2,798	2,058	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	20.9	8.2	6.3
Rape	3	n/a	20.9	36.4	40.0
Robbery	30	n/a	208.8	43.6	66.1
Assault	33	n/a	229.7	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	69	n/a (estimate)	480	367	370
Burglary	60	n/a	417.6	217.8	269.8
Theft	234	n/a	1,628.6	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	39	n/a	271.4	206.5	282.7
Property crime	333	n/a (estimate)	2,318	1,691	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Clarkston, GA

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Clarkston crime rate is 20.4% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Clarkston, there were 69 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 480 per 100,000 individuals, 29.9% higher than the national average. Additionally, Clarkston recorded 333 property crimes, amounting to 2318 per 100,000 residents, 18.6% higher than the U.S. average.

Although murder rates are essentially half of what they used to be 30+ years ago, some cities still struggle with higher rates than others. Clarkston is one of those cities. In the last reported crime year, there were a total of 3 murders in Clarkston, which equates to 21 murders per 100,000 people. This results in Clarkston being a very dangerous place to live.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Clarkston?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Clarkston. Based on the results of the surveys (15 responses), 47% of people felt that there was very little crime in Clarkston and felt safe walking alone at night. While 53% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Clarkston a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Clarkston is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Clarkston has a total crime rate that is 20% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 1.1 daily crimes (0.19 violent daily crimes and 0.91 daily property crimes) in Clarkston.

Has Crime in Clarkston Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Clarkston has increased by 22.6% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Clarkston is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 21.1%, while property crime has increased by 22.9%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Clarkston.

Potential Causes for Crime in Clarkston

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Clarkston crime rate. The poverty level in Clarkston is 30.8%, while the national average is 15.1%.

In Clarkston, the cost of living is 11.35% lower than the national average. A high cost of living can induce economic stress for locals, especially those with limited financial resources. When people grapple with soaring housing expenses, utility bills, healthcare costs, and other essential necessities, they may be driven towards criminal activities, including theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities boasting a lower cost of living may mitigate economic pressures and potentially result in reduced crime rates.

The quality of housing and neighborhood conditions can influence crime rates. Neglected or run-down neighborhoods with poorly maintained properties may be more susceptible to criminal activities. In areas with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves residing in cramped or inadequate housing settings, amplifying stress levels and potentially fostering domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. It's worth noting that the median home price in Clarkston stands at $151,500, a contrast to the national average of $184,700.

Clarkston crime map

The Clarkston crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Clarkston as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Clarkston crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Clarkston crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Clarkston crime rates are 20% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Clarkston are 30% higher than the national average
In Clarkston you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Clarkston is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Clarkston has increased by 8%

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Daily Crime In Clarkston (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Clarkston, GA per 100,000 people. In Clarkston, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.36 times more than the Georgia average and 1.20 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Clarkston is 1.31 times more than the Georgia average and 1.30 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Clarkston has a daily crime rate that is 1.37 times more than the Georgia average and 1.19 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Clarkston (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Clarkston to every other city in Georgia, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Clarkston safe? The gauges above illustrate that Clarkston is safer than 25% of every city located within Georgia along with 19% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Georgia and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Clarkston, GA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Clarkston

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Clarkston is 1 in 209

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Clarkston is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Clarkston is 1 in 36

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Clarkston? If you reside in Clarkston, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 209. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 44 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Clarkston, is 1 in 36.

Year Over Year Crime In Clarkston (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Clarkston is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Clarkston has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 7% in Clarkston, while property crimes in Clarkston have increased by 8%. Total crime has increased by 8% year over year.

Clarkston police department

Item	Clarkston	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	4.0	3.3

There are a total of 22 Clarkston police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28% less than the Georgia average and 12.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Georgia

State	Total offenders	Georgia_/100K	National_/100K
Georgia	23,117	275	266

There are a total of 23,117 sex offenders in Georgia. This yields a total of 275 sex offenders in Georgia per 100,000 residents which is 3% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Berkeley Lake, GA	2,324	52	237	289
Avondale Estates, GA	3,142	70	322	392
Druid Hills, GA	8,525	140	644	784
Vinings, GA	12,546	140	644	784
North Druid Hills, GA	18,074	150	690	840
North Decatur, GA	15,833	150	690	840
Mountain Park city, GA	638	152	702	855
Clarkston, GA	12,747	480	2,318	2,798

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Panama City Beach, FL	12,747	195	1,182	1,377
Lakeside, VA	12,749	284	2,060	2,344
Greenville, OH	12,743	359	2,178	2,537
Dover, OH	12,754	131	441	572
Lilburn, GA	12,755	221	2,174	2,395
Clarkston, GA	12,747	480	2,318	2,798

Source: The Clarkston, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.