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
30327Chastain Park / Tuxedo Park
Low
92/100
23,673$189,250Atlanta Proper
30005Alpharetta / Avalon
Low
92/100
41,836$176,957North Metro
30075Roswell
Low
92/100
56,263$157,335North Metro
30004North Alpharetta / Milton
Low
92/100
68,707$156,100North Metro
30022Alpharetta / Johns Creek
Low
92/100
64,546$153,294North Metro
30024Suwanee
Low
92/100
88,067$143,879North Metro
30040Cumming South
Low
92/100
82,532$137,211North Metro
30062East Marietta / East Cobb
Low
92/100
62,284$132,631North Metro
30009Alpharetta Downtown
Low
92/100
21,095$126,510North Metro
30097Johns Creek East / Duluth
Low
92/100
46,876$124,890North Metro
30076Roswell East
Low
92/100
46,054$118,170North Metro
30066East Marietta / Johnson Ferry
Low
92/100
61,761$116,074North Metro
30269Peachtree City
Low
92/100
40,534$113,807South Metro
30188Woodstock
Low
92/100
69,518$106,844North Metro
30214Fayetteville
Low
92/100
31,811$89,912South Metro
30338Dunwoody
Below Average
78/100
39,465$135,148North Metro
30319North Druid Hills / Brookhaven West
Below Average
78/100
45,985$130,648East Metro
30030Decatur
Below Average
78/100
31,756$126,830East Metro
30152Kennesaw West / Acworth
Below Average
78/100
44,977$126,578North Metro
30342Sandy Springs South
Below Average
78/100
33,349$124,111North Metro
30306Virginia-Highland / Morningside
Below Average
78/100
24,236$123,077Atlanta Proper
30115Canton
Below Average
78/100
53,687$113,089North Metro
30328Sandy Springs / Perimeter
Below Average
78/100
39,508$112,111North Metro
30033North Decatur / Druid Hills
Below Average
78/100
31,310$111,616East Metro
30101Acworth
Below Average
78/100
62,593$110,774North Metro
30317East Lake / Kirkwood
Below Average
78/100
16,200$107,955Atlanta Proper
30339Vinings / Cumberland
Below Average
78/100
35,372$103,277North Metro
30078Snellville
Below Average
78/100
41,597$98,257East Metro
30518Buford / Sugar Hill
Below Average
78/100
57,912$96,936North Metro
30346Brookhaven / Chamblee
Below Average
78/100
4,411$95,000North Metro
30135Douglasville South
Below Average
78/100
66,800$94,526West Metro
30043Duluth / Peachtree Corners
Below Average
78/100
87,929$94,096North Metro
30052Loganville
Below Average
78/100
79,811$93,764East Metro
30080Smyrna
Below Average
78/100
53,316$91,957West Metro
30002Avondale Estates
Below Average
78/100
5,225$89,750East Metro
30047Lilburn
Below Average
78/100
70,121$88,652East Metro
30144Kennesaw
Below Average
78/100
59,661$88,560North Metro
30067Marietta East / Powers Ferry
Below Average
78/100
47,271$83,568North Metro
30228Hampton / Locust Grove
Below Average
78/100
52,402$82,619South Metro
30253McDonough
Below Average
78/100
64,779$81,892South Metro
30084Tucker
Below Average
78/100
38,242$81,304East Metro
30092Peachtree Corners
Below Average
78/100
36,992$79,309North Metro
30263Newnan
Below Average
78/100
61,695$78,992South Metro
30307Little Five Points / Candler Park
Average
62/100
21,709$140,677Atlanta Proper
30064West Marietta
Average
62/100
52,125$122,195North Metro
30326Buckhead South / Lenox
Average
62/100
8,234$121,984Atlanta Proper
30309Midtown / Ansley Park
Average
62/100
32,479$114,072Atlanta Proper
30345North Druid Hills / Briarwood
Average
62/100
24,492$112,054East Metro
30127Powder Springs
Average
62/100
71,626$110,904West Metro
30305Buckhead
Average
62/100
28,110$106,907Atlanta Proper
30045Lawrenceville
Average
62/100
44,993$104,350East Metro
30316East Atlanta / Ormewood Park
Average
62/100
35,107$102,891Atlanta Proper
30126Mableton
Average
62/100
42,800$101,891West Metro
30360Doraville / North Chamblee
Average
62/100
16,855$97,543North Metro
30087Stone Mountain East / Redan
Average
62/100
38,977$96,491East Metro
30039Snellville East / Loganville Border
Average
62/100
52,783$93,701East Metro
30324Lindbergh / Piedmont Heights
Average
62/100
29,073$92,122Atlanta Proper
30094Conyers South
Average
62/100
33,731$88,530East Metro
30350North Sandy Springs / Dunwoody North
Average
62/100
35,170$88,118North Metro
30341Chamblee
Average
62/100
36,021$86,313North Metro
30308Midtown Atlanta
Average
62/100
23,181$85,693Atlanta Proper
30312Grant Park / Old Fourth Ward
Average
62/100
26,942$82,779Atlanta Proper
30044Lawrenceville / Lilburn
Average
62/100
101,475$77,321East Metro
30329Emory / Briarcliff
Average
62/100
27,278$76,579East Metro
30134Douglasville
Average
62/100
48,500$76,574West Metro
30096Duluth Central
Average
62/100
71,732$74,656North Metro
30038Lithonia South / Conyers Border
Average
62/100
42,800$73,694East Metro
30014Covington
Average
62/100
41,425$72,254East Metro
30281Stockbridge
Average
62/100
71,603$71,213South Metro
30106Austell
Average
62/100
23,107$68,881West Metro
30060Marietta Downtown
Average
62/100
38,500$67,510North Metro
30046Lawrenceville Central
Average
62/100
42,500$67,268East Metro
30349South Fulton / Old National
Average
62/100
79,872$67,023South Metro
30035Decatur East / Stonecrest North
Average
62/100
21,569$66,799East Metro
30012Conyers
Average
62/100
34,506$66,153East Metro
30071Norcross
Average
62/100
25,830$64,515North Metro
30340Doraville
Average
62/100
30,062$62,748North Metro
30331Southwest Atlanta / Camp Creek
Average
62/100
62,567$62,623Atlanta Proper
30058Lithonia / Conyers Border
Average
62/100
62,614$61,684East Metro
30318West Midtown / Westside
Above Average
44/100
59,609$83,116Atlanta Proper
30344East Point / College Park
Above Average
44/100
35,400$68,380South Metro
30236Jonesboro
Above Average
44/100
50,089$66,973South Metro
30034Stonecrest / Lithonia
Above Average
44/100
41,847$63,517East Metro
30354Airport / Hapeville
Above Average
44/100
15,800$63,189South Metro
30032Decatur South / Belvedere Park
Above Average
44/100
42,948$62,765East Metro
30238Riverdale / Lake City
Above Average
44/100
42,500$62,185South Metro
30083Stone Mountain / Clarkston
Above Average
44/100
62,724$55,307East Metro
30310West End / Adair Park
Above Average
44/100
28,100$53,037Atlanta Proper
30315South Atlanta / Lakewood
Above Average
44/100
34,264$50,822Atlanta Proper
30311Cascade Heights / Adams Park
Above Average
44/100
34,953$50,649Atlanta Proper
30303Downtown Atlanta Core
Above Average
44/100
6,797$38,000Atlanta Proper
30313Vine City / English Avenue
High
28/100
10,913$84,960Atlanta Proper
30337College Park Airport
High
28/100
10,694$51,388South Metro
30314West Atlanta / AUC
High
28/100
23,333$42,089Atlanta Proper

Top 10 Safest Atlanta Zip Codes

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

  1. Visit prospective neighborhoods at different times of day and night.
  2. Check the Atlanta Police Department's crime mapping tool for real-time incident reports.
  3. Talk to current residents and local businesses about their safety experiences.
  4. Consider proximity to MARTA stations — well-lit transit areas often have lower street crime.
  5. 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.

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