Posted in Georgia
January 05, 2020
According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Georgia For 2020
Each year, the FBI releases crime data collected on each state, city, and town based on violent crimes, murder, larceny, and property crimes to name a few. The team over at Roadsnacks analyzes the data every year to compile a list of the top ten most dangerous cities in Georgia. While some of the data and statistics might not be a direct reflection of every city in Georgia, it’s worth taking note of the crime statistics collected on each area in Georgia.
Without further adieu…here are the top ten most dangerous cities in Georgia for 2020 from FBI crime data based on the crimes per 100k capita.
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The most dangerous city in Georgia for 2020 is none other than East Point, Georgia. With a population of over 30,000 people, East Point is a suburban city just southwest of Atlanta. The reason why this city made the top of the list for Georgia is due to the fact that its crime average per capita of 100k is higher in East Point in every category of crime measured compared to both the state average and U.S. average. For example, the murder rate is 22.4 per 100k, compared to the U.S. average of 5.3.
The next dangerous city on this list is College Park Georgia. With around 15,00 residents, College Park is a frequent spot for travelers, especially since Jackson International Airport is partially located within the city’s boundaries. A few reasons why College Park is ranked #2 on this list is because the property crime average of 7433.6 is nearly three times the U.S. average, while the car theft average of 1513.1 is over seven times the U.S. average.
Not to be confused with #1 on this list, Eastman is a city in Dodge County with a population of around 5,000 people. This city was established back in the 1870s and has quite the history in Georgia. The problem though with Eastman in terms of crime is that the property crime is nearly three times higher than the state average, and the violent crime ranking of 687.2 is double the Georgia and U.S. average.
For all intents and purposes, Americus is a nice place to live and especially visit. Home of the Habitat for Humanity’s international headquarters and the historic Windsor Hotel, people visit Americus in order to get a glimpse of the quiet life. The problem in terms of crime, however, is that Americus ranks high in property crime and larceny.
Hapeville, Georgia is one of the smaller cities on this list with a population of under 10,000. Named after one of the original landowners and the first mayor, Hapeville doesn’t get too much recognition as a tourist spot in Georgia. This may be due to the fact that the murder rate is three times the U.S. average and the property crime rate, burglary, and larceny are almost off the charts.
Albany, Georgia makes the list as one of the most dangerous cities in 2020 as one of the largest cities in Georgia. But the crime rates in certain areas are dangerously high, especially the murder rate which is six times the national average. In addition, aggravated assault is also nearly four times higher than the state average.
If you’re looking for a good bowl of soup, you know Brunswick, Georgia is the place. Brunswick is the second-largest urban area on the coast of Georgia, which makes it a very popular place to visit. The only problem though is that Brunswick ranks very high in terms of violent crime, plus property crime and burglary are at an all-time high, too.
Griffin, Georgia ranks a 3 out of 10 in terms of safety, which is understood once you take a look at the crime statistics. Violent crime and robbery are almost triple the national average, while property crime is doubled.
Dublin, Georgia becomes a wonderful place to visit during certain times of the year, especially with seasonal events going on. The city has a population of around 16,000 people and an overall safety ranking of 4 out of 10. The problem with the crime in Dublin comes from the high murder rate, triple the national average, as well as a larceny average of double the U.S. rate.
Warner Robins is another large city making this list and actually rounds out the list at number 10. The population in Warners Robins has grown tremendously in the past two decades, making it a popular place to settle down. However, with a safety ranking of 4 out of 10, the crime statistics show a very high ranking for burglary, larceny, property crime, and robbery.
Care to share your own thoughts about this FBI crime data? Are you surprised any of the above-mentioned cities made the list? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you’re looking to see how this list compares to previous years, check out the 12 most dangerous places after dark in Georgia.
Address: East Point, GA, USA
Address: College Park, GA, USA
Address: Eastman, GA 31023, USA
Address: Americus, GA, USA
Address: Hapeville, GA, USA
Address: Albany, GA, USA
Address: Brunswick, GA, USA
Address: Griffin, GA, USA
Address: Dublin, GA 31021, USA
Address: Warner Robins, GA, USA
