Buckhead, GA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

23%

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.

Buckhead crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Buckhead crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Buckhead crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Buckhead crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Buckhead_{/100k people}	Georgia_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,917 (estimate)	2,058	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.2	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.4	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	278.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	520 (estimate)	367	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	217.8	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,266.5	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	206.5	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,397 (estimate)	1,691	1,954

Buckhead crime map

The Buckhead crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Buckhead 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 Buckhead crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Buckhead 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

Buckhead crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Buckhead are 41% higher than the national average
In Buckhead you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Buckhead is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Buckhead has decreased by 15%

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Daily Crime In Buckhead (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buckhead

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buckhead is 1 in 193

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buckhead is 1 in 42

The chance of being a victim of crime in Buckhead is 1 in 35

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

Buckhead police department

Item	Buckhead	Georgia	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,364	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.0	3.3

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}
Rutledge, GA	1,193	359	1,654	2,012
Madison, GA	4,141	203	1,996	2,200
Bostwick, GA	306	402	1,854	2,257
Maxeys, GA	399	412	1,897	2,308
Greensboro, GA	3,350	328	2,048	2,376
Woodville, GA	315	521	2,400	2,921
Shady Dale, GA	408	531	2,445	2,976
Buckhead, GA	3,780	520	2,397	2,917

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mojave, CA	3,780	519	2,434	2,954
Lawrence Park, PA	3,780	173	914	1,087
Ridgway, PA	3,781	181	960	1,141
Tiffin, IA	3,779	89	413	502
Independence, MN	3,778	54	375	428
Buckhead, GA	3,780	520	2,397	2,917

Source: The Buckhead, 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.