Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Sandy Springs is the safer city with a safety score of 81/100. Athens has a violent crime rate of 497.5/100K compared to 125.1/100K in Sandy Springs.
| Metric | Athens Georgia | Sandy Springs Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 44/100 | 81/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 497.5 | 125.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,972.7 | 1,392.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,470.2 | 1,517.6 |
| Murder Rate | 27.9 | 1.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 121.3 | 29.6 |
| Assault Rate | 301.6 | 87 |
| Burglary Rate | 777.1 | 276.2 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,558.5 | 924.8 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 637.1 | 191.6 |
| Population | 191,277 | 172,735 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.