West Augusta, Augusta, GA Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in West Augusta in green. The most dangerous areas in West Augusta are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is West Augusta, Augusta, GA Safe?

The D grade means the rate of murder is higher than the average US neighborhood. West Augusta is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of neighborhoods are safer and 23% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to West Augusta's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of murder in West Augusta is 0.1277 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in West Augusta generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of murder in West Augusta may be as high as 1 in 7,116 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 9,396 in the northeast part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the murder map, however, because comparing rates for murder or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of West Augusta, Augusta, GA: about 0 per year. The east part of West Augusta has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for West Augusta, remember that the rate of murder per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southwest part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for West Augusta residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which West Augusta has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which West Augusta has 0, have the same problem. Of West Augusta’s 7,116 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in West Augusta, Augusta, GA at ISP Reports.

West Augusta Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Augusta residents in a standard year.

Individual West Augusta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of murder in West Augusta is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Augusta.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Montclair, Augusta, GA	B	A	B-	D+
Forrest Hills, Augusta, GA	B	D+	B+	D
West Side, Augusta, GA	B+	A-	B	D+
Lake Aumond, Augusta, GA	B	B	B	D-
National Hills, Augusta, GA	B	A	B-	C-
Summerville, Augusta, GA	B	A-	C+	D
Highland Park, Augusta, GA	B+	A-	B	D-
North Leg, Augusta, GA	F	C+	F	D-
Wheeless Road, Augusta, GA	B-	C	C	D-
Belair, Augusta, GA	A+	A	A+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Augusta is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Alki, Seattle, WA	C-	B	B	D-
Woodland Hills, Cleveland, OH	F	F	F	F
South Tabor, Portland, OR	D	C	C	D
Scenic Heights, Arvada, CO	D+	C	C	A
San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA	D-	F	F	D-
North Hampton, St. Louis, MO	C-	C-	C-	F
Millbrook, Grand Rapids, MI	B+	C-	C-	B
East End, Boise, ID	A	B+	B+	B
Depot Bench, Boise, ID	B	C+	C+	B
Crest Drive, Eugene, OR	C+	A	A	B-

Considering only the murder rate, West Augusta is less safe than the Georgia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Augusta, Augusta, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Augusta schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 1 day 16 hours in West Augusta. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in West Augusta, Augusta, GA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.