Crime per Capita in Ball Ground
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ball Ground.
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Overall Crime Grade™
A |
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$3.32 million
Cost of Crime™ for Ball Ground, GA
In 2025, crime will cost $638 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground, GA Safe?
The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Ball Ground ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Ball Ground's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Ball Ground is 11.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ball Ground Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ball Ground varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 113 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Ball Ground, GA see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Ball Ground, GA
The total projected cost of crime in Ball Ground for 2025 is $3,323,162. This translates to approximately $225 per resident and $638 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Ball Ground. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Ball Ground Compared to Other Cities?
| Ball Ground, GA: | $225 |
|---|---|
| Hapeville, GA: | $1576 |
| Kathleen, GA: | $174 |
| Georgia: | $450 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Ball Ground is $225 per year, which is $239 less than the national average and $225 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ball Ground:
- In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,351 more than in Ball Ground.
- In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $51 less than in Ball Ground
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ball Ground for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Ball Ground |
Cost per Ball Ground Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.24 million |
$84 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$389,607 |
$26 |
Robbery |
$143,688 |
$10 |
Assault |
$376,966 |
$26 |
Kidnapping |
$157,390 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$60,452 |
$4 |
Burglary |
$94,630 |
$6 |
Theft |
$320,965 |
$22 |
Arson |
$22,694 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$269,343 |
$18 |
Animal Cruelty |
$6,861 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$197,647 |
$13 |
Identity Theft |
$37,941 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,323,162 |
$225 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ball Ground, 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 Ball Ground totals $10,279,636 ($696 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,602,798 ($921 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 Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground has 2, have the same problem. Of Ball Ground’s 14,766 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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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 Ball Ground residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.8889 |
Robbery |
0.3094 |
Rape |
0.4352 |
Murder |
0.0449 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.678 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
4.197 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.2644 |
Burglary |
0.7066 |
Arson |
0.0636 |
Total Property Crime |
5.232 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1758 |
Drug Crimes |
1.810 |
Vandalism |
2.553 |
Identity Theft |
0.3320 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0628 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.933 (B+) |
Individual Ball Ground Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ball Ground is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ball Ground.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | C+ | |
C+ | C+ | C | |
C+ | B | C | |
B+ | B | B+ | |
A- | C+ | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Ball Ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C+ | C+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C+ | B | B | |
B+ | C | C | |
D- | C | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | B- | B- | |
B | B | B | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ball Ground schools on SchoolGrade
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