The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Georgia

The 10 Most Dangerous Places To Live In Georgia For 2024

Located on the south side of Atlanta, College Park once again features at the top of Georgia’s most dangerous cities. It might be home to the world’s busiest airport, but College Park is also home to a whole lot of crime.

College Park is the second most violent place in Georgia, with the seventh highest rate of rape cases and the highest murder rate. Property crime isn’t much better, considering that 209 of College Park’s residents had their cars stolen in 2022.

To be fair, It’s important to remember that the FBI bases its crime data on where the crimes occurred and the police department for College Park covers places Clayton and Fulton County associated with the city and not just the city proper.

That being said, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, and Jung Joc all came from College Park and they don’t sing about rainbows and butterflies.

Located on the southeast coast of Georgia, Brunswick is a historic city with a rich past, serving as the county seat of Glynn County. However, its history is marred by safety concerns, ranking as the second most dangerous place to live in Georgia for the year 2024.

The city reported 204 instances of violent crime, including 3 murders and 58 robberies. Furthermore, Brunswick’s property crime figures stand at 811, making it one of the state’s highest.

Cordele presents an amazing summer draw. The community markets itself as the Watermelon Capital of the World. What’s more, you can celebrate that informal status every June, when the town attracts crowds to its annual Watermelon Festival.

Just watch your wallet as you wander the event. Larceny represents a major problem in the area, with 377 such crimes in a population of just 9,929. That’s the number 9 highest pace in the state.

You’ll also need to worry about more serious attacks as well. Cordele also reported 3 sexual assaults over the course of a year.

Located just south of Atlanta, Forest Park is a place with a whole lot of crime. There were 152 car thefts in Forest Park in 2022, quite high for a city with a population of 19,605.

There were also 674 larceny cases, so make sure nobody pilfers your produce after a day out at the farmer’s market.

Violent crime rates in Forest Park are also quite high, as Forest Park ranks in the top ten statewide for both rape and murder rates.

Forest Park wasn’t on this list last year, so hopefully, they can turn things around and get off this list by next year.

Located in Appling County, Baxley is a city built around its railroad depot. Despite its modest population of 5,016, Baxley finds itself ranked as the fifth most dangerous place to live in the state. With a violent crime rate of 777/100k, Baxley’s safety concerns are above average,

Baxley’s crime problems do not end with violent crime. The city also ranks highly in property crimes, at the 5 spot statewide.

Another city to the south of Atlanta, Morrow comes in as the sixth least safe place in Georgia. Morrow is actually the least violent place to feature on our list, but it still had the 55th highest rate of rape cases in Georgia.

Morrow also had the highest property crime rate, with residents facing a 1 in 11 of having their stuff stolen or damaged over 2022. That ridiculously high rate means that Morrow also has the highest overall crime rate in Georgia, outstripping the national average by 300%.

At least you can get away from all the crime by visiting Reynolds Nature Preserve — just get home before dark!

Vidalia, located in Montgomery County, ranks as the seventh most dangerous place to live in the state for 2024. One of the main factors contributing to its ranking is its crime statistics. With a population of 10,656, Vidalia reported 80 violent crimes in the past year, including 3 murders, 2 rapes, 8 robberies, and 67 aggravated assaults.

Property crime is also prevalent in the area, with 548 reported incidents of burglary and other property-related offenses.

Fitzgerald, a city in Ben Hill County, ranks as the eighth most dangerous place to live in the state for 2024.

Despite its current ranking, there is hope for improvement in Fitzgerald’s safety situation. By addressing these crime rates and focusing on community safety initiatives, steps can be taken to enhance the overall well-being of its residents. The local authorities and police force need to work collaboratively with the community to implement effective crime prevention strategies. With concerted efforts, Fitzgerald has the potential to create a safer environment for its inhabitants.

Waycross, located in the southeast section of Georgia, is all about travel. The town’s name comes from its location as a central railroad hub in the 19th century — it was the place where six rail lines crossed. Get it? Waycross — where a bunch of ways crossed.

Even now, it forms an important nerve center for regional travel, sitting at the nexus of several important highways.

Good thing too. You might need to make a quick getaway. Those escape routes exist whether you’re one of the prolific local criminals or just a concerned citizen looking for a break from Georgia’s number 9 highest crime rate.

Moultrie, the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County, Georgia, is a historic agricultural community. It is the third largest city in Southwest Georgia and is known for its historic downtown district. Despite its rich history and charm, Moultrie has a concerning safety record. In 2024, it stood as the tenth most dangerous place to live in Georgia.

The city, with a population of 14,454, recorded a total of 121 violent crimes and 667 property crimes. This includes 2 murders, 6 rapes, and 15 robberies. The per capita rates paint a grim picture: 837/100k for violent crimes, 4,614/100k for property crimes, and 5,451/100k overall.

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