The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 31796, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$400,113

Cost of Crime™ for 31796, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $662 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 31796 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 31796, GA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 31796 ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of zip codes but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to 31796's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 31796 is 16.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 31796 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 31796 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 55 in the east areas to 1 in 67 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 31796, GA see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 31796, GA

The total projected cost of crime in 31796 for 2025 is $400,113. This translates to approximately $275 per resident and $662 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 31796. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 31796 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

31796, GA:	$275
30310, GA:	$1105
31047, GA:	$176
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 31796 is $275 per year, which is $189 less than the national average and $175 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 31796:

In 30310, GA, crime costs $1,105 per person, which is $830 more than in 31796.
In 31047, GA, crime costs $176 per person, which is $99 less than in 31796

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 31796 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 31796	Cost per 31796 Resident
Murder	$129,867	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,508	$28
Robbery	$19,797	$14
Assault	$68,971	$47
Kidnapping	$6,346	$4
Vehicle Theft	$3,427	$2
Burglary	$27,251	$19
Theft	$54,811	$38
Arson	$2,838	$2
Vandalism	$25,302	$17
Animal Cruelty	$977	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,567	$13
Identity Theft	$1,451	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$400,113	$275

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 31796, GA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 31796 totals $1,082,228 ($743 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,482,341 ($1,018 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 31796 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 31796’s 1,456 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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31796 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 31796 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.649
Robbery	0.4323
Rape	0.4588
Murder	0.0475
Total Violent Crime	2.588 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.269
Vehicle Theft	0.1520
Burglary	2.064
Arson	0.0807
Total Property Crime	9.565 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0719
Drug Crimes	1.724
Vandalism	2.432
Identity Theft	0.1288
Animal Cruelty	0.0907
Total "Other" Rate	4.448 (A-)

Individual 31796 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 31796 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 31796.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
31772, GA	A-	A	A-
31735, GA	A	B	A+
31712, GA	C+	A-	D+
31743, GA	D+	D	D+
31015, GA	D	D-	D
31764, GA	D+	D	D+
31714, GA	C	C-	C-
31084, GA	C+	C+	D+
31787, GA	C	D-	C
31072, GA	C	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

31796 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
03082, NH	A	A+	A+
29545, SC	D	C-	C-
72167, AR	C+	C-	C-
74637, OK	D-	F	F
78379, TX	D+	C-	C-
04684, ME	A+	A+	A+
02646, MA	A-	B-	B-
04010, ME	B	A	A
58367, ND	F	F	F
62824, IL	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 31796 is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 31796, GA average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 31796 schools on SchoolGrade

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