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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$28.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Austell, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,621 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Austell ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Austell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Austell is 42.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Austell Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Austell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Austell, GA see the most incidents - about 764 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 30 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Austell, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Austell for 2025 is $28,639,217. This translates to approximately $605 per resident and $1,621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Austell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Austell, GA:	$605
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Austell is $605 per year, which is $141 more than the national average and $155 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Austell:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $972 more than in Austell.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $431 less than in Austell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Austell	Cost per Austell Resident
Murder	$5.67 million	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.84 million	$39
Robbery	$718,853	$15
Assault	$7.57 million	$160
Kidnapping	$606,344	$13
Vehicle Theft	$3.23 million	$68
Burglary	$958,236	$20
Theft	$4.64 million	$98
Arson	$57,209	$1
Vandalism	$1.72 million	$36
Animal Cruelty	$41,879	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.48 million	$31
Identity Theft	$107,189	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$28,639,217	$605

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Austell, 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 Austell totals $48,693,893 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $77,333,110 ($1,633 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 Austell 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 southeast 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 Austell has 4, have the same problem. Of Austell’s 47,351 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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Austell 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 Austell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.565
Robbery	0.4826
Rape	0.6417
Murder	0.0638
Total Violent Crime	6.754 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.92
Vehicle Theft	4.407
Burglary	2.231
Arson	0.0500
Total Property Crime	25.61 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2112
Drug Crimes	4.217
Vandalism	5.077
Identity Theft	0.2925
Animal Cruelty	0.1196
Total "Other" Rate	9.917 (C-)

Individual Austell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mableton, GA	D+	D	D
Lithia Springs, GA	D+	D+	D+
Smyrna, GA	D	F	D+
Powder Springs, GA	B-	B-	B-
Fair Oaks, GA	D	D-	D
Vinings, GA	D-	F	D-
Douglasville, GA	C+	C+	C
Hiram, GA	B-	C+	B-
Marietta, GA	C	D+	B-
Atlanta, GA	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Austell is higher 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
Alvin, TX	C	C+	C+
Seguin, TX	C-	C-	C-
Jamesburg, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Issaquah, WA	C	B-	B-
Lititz, PA	A+	A+	A+
Mableton, GA	D+	D	D
Marlton, NJ	A	A+	A+
Georgetown, KY	B	A	A
North Bethesda, MD	C-	C+	C+
Del Rio, TX	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Austell 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 Austell, GA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Austell schools on SchoolGrade

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