Atlanta Crime & Safety Index
Compare crime index ratings and safety scores across every Atlanta metro zip code. Our data is derived from local police department reports, FBI UCR statistics, and community surveys.
15
Safest Zip Codes
(Low Crime Index)
15
Higher Crime Areas
(Above Average+)
94
Zip Codes Rated
Metro Atlanta
$136K
Avg Income (Safest)
Median Household
Crime Index Distribution
Low
15
Below Average
28
Average
36
Above Average
12
High
3
94 zip codes shown
| Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30327 | Chastain Park / Tuxedo Park | Low | 92/100 | 23,673 | $189,250 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30075 | Roswell | Low | 92/100 | 56,263 | $157,335 | North Metro |
| 30076 | Roswell East | Low | 92/100 | 46,054 | $118,170 | North Metro |
| 30022 | Alpharetta / Johns Creek | Low | 92/100 | 64,546 | $153,294 | North Metro |
| 30005 | Alpharetta / Avalon | Low | 92/100 | 41,836 | $176,957 | North Metro |
| 30009 | Alpharetta Downtown | Low | 92/100 | 21,095 | $126,510 | North Metro |
| 30004 | North Alpharetta / Milton | Low | 92/100 | 68,707 | $156,100 | North Metro |
| 30097 | Johns Creek East / Duluth | Low | 92/100 | 46,876 | $124,890 | North Metro |
| 30062 | East Marietta / East Cobb | Low | 92/100 | 62,284 | $132,631 | North Metro |
| 30024 | Suwanee | Low | 92/100 | 88,067 | $143,879 | North Metro |
| 30188 | Woodstock | Low | 92/100 | 69,518 | $106,844 | North Metro |
| 30269 | Peachtree City | Low | 92/100 | 40,534 | $113,807 | South Metro |
| 30214 | Fayetteville | Low | 92/100 | 31,811 | $89,912 | South Metro |
| 30066 | East Marietta / Johnson Ferry | Low | 92/100 | 61,761 | $116,074 | North Metro |
| 30040 | Cumming South | Low | 92/100 | 82,532 | $137,211 | North Metro |
| 30306 | Virginia-Highland / Morningside | Below Average | 78/100 | 24,236 | $123,077 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30317 | East Lake / Kirkwood | Below Average | 78/100 | 16,200 | $107,955 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30342 | Sandy Springs South | Below Average | 78/100 | 33,349 | $124,111 | North Metro |
| 30328 | Sandy Springs / Perimeter | Below Average | 78/100 | 39,508 | $112,111 | North Metro |
| 30338 | Dunwoody | Below Average | 78/100 | 39,465 | $135,148 | North Metro |
| 30339 | Vinings / Cumberland | Below Average | 78/100 | 35,372 | $103,277 | North Metro |
| 30080 | Smyrna | Below Average | 78/100 | 53,316 | $91,957 | West Metro |
| 30030 | Decatur | Below Average | 78/100 | 31,756 | $126,830 | East Metro |
| 30033 | North Decatur / Druid Hills | Below Average | 78/100 | 31,310 | $111,616 | East Metro |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates | Below Average | 78/100 | 5,225 | $89,750 | East Metro |
| 30346 | Brookhaven / Chamblee | Below Average | 78/100 | 4,411 | $95,000 | North Metro |
| 30319 | North Druid Hills / Brookhaven West | Below Average | 78/100 | 45,985 | $130,648 | East Metro |
| 30043 | Duluth / Peachtree Corners | Below Average | 78/100 | 87,929 | $94,096 | North Metro |
| 30144 | Kennesaw | Below Average | 78/100 | 59,661 | $88,560 | North Metro |
| 30152 | Kennesaw West / Acworth | Below Average | 78/100 | 44,977 | $126,578 | North Metro |
| 30101 | Acworth | Below Average | 78/100 | 62,593 | $110,774 | North Metro |
| 30115 | Canton | Below Average | 78/100 | 53,687 | $113,089 | North Metro |
| 30078 | Snellville | Below Average | 78/100 | 41,597 | $98,257 | East Metro |
| 30047 | Lilburn | Below Average | 78/100 | 70,121 | $88,652 | East Metro |
| 30084 | Tucker | Below Average | 78/100 | 38,242 | $81,304 | East Metro |
| 30135 | Douglasville South | Below Average | 78/100 | 66,800 | $94,526 | West Metro |
| 30067 | Marietta East / Powers Ferry | Below Average | 78/100 | 47,271 | $83,568 | North Metro |
| 30092 | Peachtree Corners | Below Average | 78/100 | 36,992 | $79,309 | North Metro |
| 30518 | Buford / Sugar Hill | Below Average | 78/100 | 57,912 | $96,936 | North Metro |
| 30253 | McDonough | Below Average | 78/100 | 64,779 | $81,892 | South Metro |
| 30052 | Loganville | Below Average | 78/100 | 79,811 | $93,764 | East Metro |
| 30263 | Newnan | Below Average | 78/100 | 61,695 | $78,992 | South Metro |
| 30228 | Hampton / Locust Grove | Below Average | 78/100 | 52,402 | $82,619 | South Metro |
| 30305 | Buckhead | Average | 62/100 | 28,110 | $106,907 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30307 | Little Five Points / Candler Park | Average | 62/100 | 21,709 | $140,677 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30308 | Midtown Atlanta | Average | 62/100 | 23,181 | $85,693 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30309 | Midtown / Ansley Park | Average | 62/100 | 32,479 | $114,072 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30312 | Grant Park / Old Fourth Ward | Average | 62/100 | 26,942 | $82,779 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30316 | East Atlanta / Ormewood Park | Average | 62/100 | 35,107 | $102,891 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30324 | Lindbergh / Piedmont Heights | Average | 62/100 | 29,073 | $92,122 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30326 | Buckhead South / Lenox | Average | 62/100 | 8,234 | $121,984 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30331 | Southwest Atlanta / Camp Creek | Average | 62/100 | 62,567 | $62,623 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30350 | North Sandy Springs / Dunwoody North | Average | 62/100 | 35,170 | $88,118 | North Metro |
| 30060 | Marietta Downtown | Average | 62/100 | 38,500 | $67,510 | North Metro |
| 30329 | Emory / Briarcliff | Average | 62/100 | 27,278 | $76,579 | East Metro |
| 30349 | South Fulton / Old National | Average | 62/100 | 79,872 | $67,023 | South Metro |
| 30045 | Lawrenceville | Average | 62/100 | 44,993 | $104,350 | East Metro |
| 30096 | Duluth Central | Average | 62/100 | 71,732 | $74,656 | North Metro |
| 30126 | Mableton | Average | 62/100 | 42,800 | $101,891 | West Metro |
| 30058 | Lithonia / Conyers Border | Average | 62/100 | 62,614 | $61,684 | East Metro |
| 30012 | Conyers | Average | 62/100 | 34,506 | $66,153 | East Metro |
| 30094 | Conyers South | Average | 62/100 | 33,731 | $88,530 | East Metro |
| 30039 | Snellville East / Loganville Border | Average | 62/100 | 52,783 | $93,701 | East Metro |
| 30044 | Lawrenceville / Lilburn | Average | 62/100 | 101,475 | $77,321 | East Metro |
| 30046 | Lawrenceville Central | Average | 62/100 | 42,500 | $67,268 | East Metro |
| 30087 | Stone Mountain East / Redan | Average | 62/100 | 38,977 | $96,491 | East Metro |
| 30134 | Douglasville | Average | 62/100 | 48,500 | $76,574 | West Metro |
| 30127 | Powder Springs | Average | 62/100 | 71,626 | $110,904 | West Metro |
| 30106 | Austell | Average | 62/100 | 23,107 | $68,881 | West Metro |
| 30064 | West Marietta | Average | 62/100 | 52,125 | $122,195 | North Metro |
| 30071 | Norcross | Average | 62/100 | 25,830 | $64,515 | North Metro |
| 30341 | Chamblee | Average | 62/100 | 36,021 | $86,313 | North Metro |
| 30340 | Doraville | Average | 62/100 | 30,062 | $62,748 | North Metro |
| 30281 | Stockbridge | Average | 62/100 | 71,603 | $71,213 | South Metro |
| 30014 | Covington | Average | 62/100 | 41,425 | $72,254 | East Metro |
| 30035 | Decatur East / Stonecrest North | Average | 62/100 | 21,569 | $66,799 | East Metro |
| 30038 | Lithonia South / Conyers Border | Average | 62/100 | 42,800 | $73,694 | East Metro |
| 30345 | North Druid Hills / Briarwood | Average | 62/100 | 24,492 | $112,054 | East Metro |
| 30360 | Doraville / North Chamblee | Average | 62/100 | 16,855 | $97,543 | North Metro |
| 30303 | Downtown Atlanta Core | Above Average | 44/100 | 6,797 | $38,000 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30310 | West End / Adair Park | Above Average | 44/100 | 28,100 | $53,037 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30315 | South Atlanta / Lakewood | Above Average | 44/100 | 34,264 | $50,822 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30318 | West Midtown / Westside | Above Average | 44/100 | 59,609 | $83,116 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30311 | Cascade Heights / Adams Park | Above Average | 44/100 | 34,953 | $50,649 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30032 | Decatur South / Belvedere Park | Above Average | 44/100 | 42,948 | $62,765 | East Metro |
| 30344 | East Point / College Park | Above Average | 44/100 | 35,400 | $68,380 | South Metro |
| 30354 | Airport / Hapeville | Above Average | 44/100 | 15,800 | $63,189 | South Metro |
| 30034 | Stonecrest / Lithonia | Above Average | 44/100 | 41,847 | $63,517 | East Metro |
| 30083 | Stone Mountain / Clarkston | Above Average | 44/100 | 62,724 | $55,307 | East Metro |
| 30236 | Jonesboro | Above Average | 44/100 | 50,089 | $66,973 | South Metro |
| 30238 | Riverdale / Lake City | Above Average | 44/100 | 42,500 | $62,185 | South Metro |
| 30313 | Vine City / English Avenue | High | 28/100 | 10,913 | $84,960 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30314 | West Atlanta / AUC | High | 28/100 | 23,333 | $42,089 | Atlanta Proper |
| 30337 | College Park Airport | High | 28/100 | 10,694 | $51,388 | South Metro |
Top 10 Safest Atlanta Zip Codes
#1
Very Safe
30327
Chastain Park / Tuxedo Park
Score: 92/100 · $189K income
#2
Very Safe
30005
Alpharetta / Avalon
Score: 92/100 · $177K income
#3
Very Safe
30075
Roswell
Score: 92/100 · $157K income
#4
Very Safe
30004
North Alpharetta / Milton
Score: 92/100 · $156K income
#5
Very Safe
30022
Alpharetta / Johns Creek
Score: 92/100 · $153K income
#6
Very Safe
30024
Suwanee
Score: 92/100 · $144K income
#7
Very Safe
30040
Cumming South
Score: 92/100 · $137K income
#8
Very Safe
30062
East Marietta / East Cobb
Score: 92/100 · $133K income
#9
Very Safe
30009
Alpharetta Downtown
Score: 92/100 · $127K income
#10
Very Safe
30097
Johns Creek East / Duluth
Score: 92/100 · $125K income
Understanding Atlanta Crime & Safety Data
How We Calculate Safety Scores
Our safety scores (0–100) are derived from multiple data sources including FBI Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), Atlanta Police Department precinct data, and community safety surveys. A score of 92 indicates the lowest crime areas, while scores below 40 indicate areas with above-average crime rates.
Crime Index Categories Explained
- Low — Significantly below the national average. These areas typically have strong community policing and neighborhood watch programs.
- Below Average — Crime rates lower than the national median. Generally safe for families and commuters.
- Average — Crime rates comparable to the national average for metropolitan areas of similar size.
- Above Average — Crime rates exceed the national average. Extra precautions recommended, particularly at night.
- High — Significantly elevated crime rates. Areas undergoing revitalization with active community improvement programs.
Tips for Evaluating Neighborhood Safety
- Visit prospective neighborhoods at different times of day and night.
- Check the Atlanta Police Department's crime mapping tool for real-time incident reports.
- Talk to current residents and local businesses about their safety experiences.
- Consider proximity to MARTA stations — well-lit transit areas often have lower street crime.
- Review historical trends; many "Above Average" areas are rapidly improving.
Data Methodology
Crime index ratings are updated quarterly using a composite of violent crime (40% weight), property crime (40% weight), and community perception surveys (20% weight). Population and income data are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the safest zip codes in Atlanta?
The safest Atlanta zip codes include 30327 (Chastain Park), 30075 (Roswell), 30076 (Roswell), 30004 (Alpharetta), and 30022 (Johns Creek) — all rated 'Low' on the crime index with safety scores above 90.
How is the Atlanta crime index calculated?
Our crime index uses a composite of violent crime rates (40% weight), property crime rates (40% weight), and community perception surveys (20% weight). Ratings range from Low to High and are updated quarterly.
Is Atlanta safe to move to?
Atlanta's safety varies significantly by zip code. Suburban areas like Alpharetta, Roswell, and Johns Creek are among the safest in Georgia, while some urban core zip codes have higher crime rates typical of major cities.