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

Crime per Capita in Adamsville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Adamsville.

 

Adamsville, Atlanta, GA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$9.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Adamsville, Atlanta, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,537 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Adamsville 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 Adamsville, Atlanta, GA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Adamsville ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of neighborhoods but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Adamsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Adamsville is 51.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Adamsville Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Adamsville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast areas to 1 in 27 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Adamsville, Atlanta, GA see the most incidents - about 164 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Adamsville, Atlanta, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Adamsville for 2025 is $9,424,118. This translates to approximately $915 per resident and $2,537 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Adamsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Adamsville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Adamsville, Atlanta, GA: $915
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA: $1139
Georgetown, Savannah, GA: $310
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Adamsville is $915 per year, which is $451 more than the national average and $465 more than Atlanta's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Adamsville:
  • In Oakland City, Atlanta, GA, crime costs $1,139 per person, which is $224 more than in Adamsville.
  • In Georgetown, Savannah, GA, crime costs $310 per person, which is $605 less than in Adamsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Adamsville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Adamsville
Cost per Adamsville Resident
Murder
$3.29 million
$320
Rape/Sexual Assault
$429,558
$42
Robbery
$207,325
$20
Assault
$1.94 million
$188
Kidnapping
$65,250
$6
Vehicle Theft
$953,112
$93
Burglary
$276,842
$27
Theft
$708,978
$69
Arson
$23,529
$2
Vandalism
$1.05 million
$102
Animal Cruelty
$9,572
$1
Drug Crimes
$442,433
$43
Identity Theft
$28,889
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$9,424,118
$915

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Adamsville, Atlanta, 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 Adamsville totals $24,419,412 ($2,371 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,843,529 ($3,286 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 Adamsville 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 north part of the neighborhood has more 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 Adamsville’s 10,299 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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Adamsville 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 Adamsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.552
Robbery
0.6400
Rape
0.6879
Murder
0.1700
Total Violent Crime
8.050 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.29
Vehicle Theft
5.976
Burglary
2.964
Arson
0.0946
Total Property Crime
22.33 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1045
Drug Crimes
5.808
Vandalism
14.27
Identity Theft
0.3624
Animal Cruelty
0.1256
Total "Other" Rate
20.67 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Adamsville is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Adamsville.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D
C-
D+
D
C
D+
D+
C
D
F
C
B-
B-
B
D
C-
D
C
C+
C
D-
F
D
D-
D-
D
D+
D-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Adamsville is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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
C
D
D
D+
D+
D+
A-
B
B
A
A-
A-
B
A
A
A-
A-
A-
A-
C
C
C
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
B-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Adamsville 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 Adamsville, Atlanta, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Adamsville schools on SchoolGrade

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