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 in each area in Georgia especially if you’re planning a move or a visit. Without further adieu…here are the top ten most dangerous cities in Georgia for 2021 from FBI crime data based on the crimes per 100k capita.

1. College Park, Georgia
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The first of the most dangerous cities in GA on this list is College Park. With around 15,000 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 #1 on this list is because the property crime average of 6794.1 is nearly three times the U.S. average, while the car theft average of 1387.6 is almost seven times the U.S. average.
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2. Americus, Georgia
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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.
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3. Albany, Georgia
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Albany, Georgia makes the list as one of the most dangerous cities in 2021 as one of the largest cities in Georgia. But the crime rates in certain areas are dangerously high, especially the murder rate which is almost three times the national average. In addition, aggravated assault is also nearly four times higher than the state average. It's one of the worst crime cities in GA, unfortunately.
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4. Forest Park, Georgia
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Forest Park, Georgia is almost ten miles from Atlanta and makes the list at the #4 spot for 2021 most dangerous places in Georgia. According to FBI statistics, the total crime rate in Forest Park is 108 percent higher than the national average. Plus, the murder rate is almost double and the robbery rate is four times the national average.
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5. Warner Robins, Georgia
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Warner Robins is another large city making this list and actually comes in at the middle at #5. The population in Warners Robins has grown tremendously in the past two decades, making it a popular place to settle down. However, the crime statistics show a very high ranking for burglary, larceny, property crime, and robbery.
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6. Douglasville, Georgia
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Douglasville, Georgia is a new addition to the list this year after not being in the top ten last year. But, according to the statistics, Douglasville has crime statistics that are 156 percent above the national average. This is due primarily to the skyrocketing larceny and property crime rates.
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7. Morrow, Georgia
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Morrow, Georgia is also new this year to the list, but with a crime rate that is 282.83 percent higher than the national average, it’s easy to see why. However, since the population in Morrow remains low, with less than 8,000 residents, this contributes to high averages. Yet, the larceny rate is nearly four times the national rate and the property crime rate is nearly five times.
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8. Bainbridge, Georgia
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Bainbridge, Georgia comes in at #8 on the list, despite being a great place to live and being the county seat of Decatur County. While the city is steeped in history as one of the first European settlements, it still ranks quite high in terms of crime statistics. While nothing glaring sticks out individually, Bainbridge ranks higher than the national average in nearly every category from murder to burglary, and beyond.
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9. Waynesboro, Georgia
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Waynesboro, Georgia has an adorable commercial historic district that people come from all over to explore. And here's a fun fact -- it's known as "The Bird Dog Capital of the World." However, it ranks at #9 on the most dangerous cities list due to the very high larceny averages and the murder average! The Waynesboro murder average is 55.7 per 100k people, while the national average is 5 per 100k people.
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10. Clarkston, Georgia
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Clarkston, Georgia rounds out the list at #10 for the most dangerous cities of 2021. This city has a few notable claims to fame, including having a post office that has been in operation since 1876 as well as being dubbed the "most diverse square mile in America." However, the crime rate for Clarkson is quite high in every category compared to national averages, from murder to aggravated assault to car theft.
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Visit the Roadsnacks 2022 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia list for updated information, as the data changes from year-to-year and some cities have fallen off the list with others coming onto the list. Care to share your own thoughts about this FBI crime data? Are you surprised by any of the above-mentioned most dangerous places in Georgia or by the fact that others did not make 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.

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