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

Crime per Capita in Candler County

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

 

Candler County, GA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D
Other Crime Grade
A

$4.61 million

Cost of Crime™ for Candler County, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,058 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Candler County ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of counties but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to Candler County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Candler County is 34.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Candler County Residents generally consider the southeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Candler County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the east areas to 1 in 82 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Candler County, GA see the most incidents - about 97 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Candler County, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Candler County for 2025 is $4,610,536. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $1,058 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Candler County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Candler County Compared to Other Counties?

Candler County, GA: $404
Fulton County, GA: $687
Forsyth County, GA: $257
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Candler County is $404 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $46 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Candler County:
  • In Fulton County, GA, crime costs $687 per person, which is $283 more than in Candler County.
  • In Forsyth County, GA, crime costs $257 per person, which is $146 less than in Candler County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Candler County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Candler County
Cost per Candler County Resident
Murder
$1.11 million
$98
Rape/Sexual Assault
$330,175
$29
Robbery
$121,354
$11
Assault
$756,083
$66
Kidnapping
$108,163
$9
Vehicle Theft
$94,964
$8
Burglary
$221,613
$19
Theft
$1.36 million
$119
Arson
$23,517
$2
Vandalism
$226,330
$20
Animal Cruelty
$7,887
$1
Drug Crimes
$214,886
$19
Identity Theft
$34,687
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$4,610,536
$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Candler County, 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 Candler County totals $9,217,609 ($807 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,828,145 ($1,211 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 Candler County 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 central part of the county 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 Candler County’s 11,422 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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Candler County 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 Candler County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.305
Robbery
0.3378
Rape
0.4768
Murder
0.0519
Total Violent Crime
3.171 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.92
Vehicle Theft
0.5369
Burglary
2.139
Arson
0.0853
Total Property Crime
25.68 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1562
Drug Crimes
2.543
Vandalism
2.774
Identity Theft
0.3924
Animal Cruelty
0.0933
Total "Other" Rate
5.959 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
C
B
B
B-
C-
D
D+
C-
D-
C-
C+
C+
C-
C-
B-
D+
C
D
C-
B
C+
C+
A
B-
A+
B-
C
C

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Candler County is similar versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A+
D
D
D
C
C+
C+
C+
C+
C+
C-
B+
B+
A-
B
B
F
F
F
A+
A
A
C-
D+
D+
B+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Candler County 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 Candler County, GA average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Candler County schools on SchoolGrade

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