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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$306.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Augusta, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,351 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Augusta ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to the Augusta area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in the Augusta area is 28.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. the Augusta area Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in the Augusta area varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Augusta, GA see the most incidents - about 3,516 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 569 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Augusta, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Augusta for 2025 is $306,346,077. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,351 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Augusta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Augusta, GA:	$485
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Augusta is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $35 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Augusta:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,092 more than in Augusta.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $311 less than in Augusta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Augusta	Cost per Augusta Resident
Murder	$119.5 million	$189
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21.7 million	$34
Robbery	$7.45 million	$12
Assault	$44.3 million	$70
Kidnapping	$4.94 million	$8
Vehicle Theft	$17.5 million	$28
Burglary	$13.5 million	$21
Theft	$41.2 million	$65
Arson	$1.29 million	$2
Vandalism	$14.9 million	$24
Animal Cruelty	$467,483	$1
Drug Crimes	$17.4 million	$28
Identity Theft	$2.29 million	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$306,346,077	$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Augusta, 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 Augusta totals $909,101,767 ($1,439 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,215,447,845 ($1,924 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 the Augusta area 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 west 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 the Augusta area has 25, have the same problem. Of the Augusta area’s 631,776 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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Augusta 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 Augusta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.442
Robbery	0.3750
Rape	0.5669
Murder	0.1006
Total Violent Crime	3.485 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.58
Vehicle Theft	1.791
Burglary	2.354
Arson	0.0848
Total Property Crime	16.81 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1289
Drug Crimes	3.718
Vandalism	3.296
Identity Theft	0.4690
Animal Cruelty	0.1000
Total "Other" Rate	7.712 (C+)

Individual Augusta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Martinez, GA	B-	B-	C+
Hephzibah, GA	B+	A-	C+
North Augusta, SC	D+	C-	D
Belvedere, SC	D	D	D+
Evans, GA	A	A	A
Grovetown, GA	A	A	B+
Beech Island, SC	D+	D-	D+
Burnettown, SC	D+	C-	D+
Blythe, GA	D+	B+	D-
Langley, SC	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Augusta is lower 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
Melbourne, FL	A	A-	A-
Toledo, OH	D+	D+	D+
Spokane, WA	D-	C-	C-
Springfield, MA	C+	D	D
Harrisburg, PA	B+	B+	B+
Chapel Hill, NC	D	D+	D+
Jackson, MS	B	A-	A-
Wichita, KS	D-	D-	D-
Chattanooga, TN	D	D	D
Syracuse, NY	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, the Augusta area is as safe as the Georgia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Augusta, GA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Augusta schools on SchoolGrade

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