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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$49.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Alpharetta, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,406 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Alpharetta ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Alpharetta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Alpharetta is 25.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Alpharetta Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Alpharetta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Alpharetta, GA see the most incidents - about 458 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 101 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Alpharetta, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Alpharetta for 2025 is $49,454,934. This translates to approximately $516 per resident and $1,406 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Alpharetta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Alpharetta Compared to Other Cities?

Alpharetta, GA:	$516
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Alpharetta is $516 per year, which is $52 more than the national average and $66 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Alpharetta:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,060 more than in Alpharetta.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $342 less than in Alpharetta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Alpharetta	Cost per Alpharetta Resident
Murder	$22.2 million	$231
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3.22 million	$34
Robbery	$882,912	$9
Assault	$4.64 million	$48
Kidnapping	$621,289	$6
Vehicle Theft	$5.47 million	$57
Burglary	$777,380	$8
Theft	$2.26 million	$24
Arson	$120,663	$1
Vandalism	$3.94 million	$41
Animal Cruelty	$96,884	$1
Drug Crimes	$5.14 million	$54
Identity Theft	$130,047	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$49,454,934	$516

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta totals $163,552,307 ($1,707 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $213,007,241 ($2,223 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 Alpharetta 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 southwest part of the city 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, of which Alpharetta has 17, have the same problem. Of Alpharetta’s 95,832 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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Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.686
Robbery	0.2929
Rape	0.5535
Murder	0.1231
Total Violent Crime	2.655 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.551
Vehicle Theft	3.686
Burglary	0.8944
Arson	0.0521
Total Property Crime	9.184 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1069
Drug Crimes	7.245
Vandalism	5.757
Identity Theft	0.1753
Animal Cruelty	0.1367
Total "Other" Rate	13.42 (D)

Individual Alpharetta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milton, GA	B-	B	A-
Johns Creek, GA	D	D+	C+
Roswell, GA	C	C+	B-
Berkeley Lake, GA	A-	B+	A+
Mountain Park, GA	B-	B+	A-
Suwanee, GA	B+	A-	A
Duluth, GA	C-	C-	C-
Dunwoody, GA	C	B+	C-
Norcross, GA	C	C	C-
Sandy Springs, GA	D+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Alpharetta is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Palm Coast, FL	A+	A+	A+
Oshkosh, WI	D+	C-	C-
Elizabeth, NJ	B	C+	C+
Arlington Heights, IL	B	A-	A-
Baltimore, MD	D	D	D
Bayonne, NJ	B-	B-	B-
Auburn, AL	C	C+	C+
Ann Arbor, MI	C-	C-	C-
Aurora, CO	D-	D	D
Arlington, VA	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Alpharetta is as safe as 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 Alpharetta, GA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Alpharetta schools on SchoolGrade

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