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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$24.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Carrollton, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,131 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Carrollton 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 Carrollton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carrollton is 27.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carrollton Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carrollton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Carrollton, GA see the most incidents - about 382 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 105 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carrollton, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Carrollton for 2025 is $24,585,518. This translates to approximately $408 per resident and $1,131 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Carrollton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Carrollton, GA:	$408
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carrollton is $408 per year, which is $57 less than the national average and $42 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carrollton:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,169 more than in Carrollton.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $233 less than in Carrollton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Carrollton	Cost per Carrollton Resident
Murder	$6.94 million	$115
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.90 million	$31
Robbery	$628,008	$10
Assault	$5.72 million	$95
Kidnapping	$217,134	$4
Vehicle Theft	$428,127	$7
Burglary	$1.32 million	$22
Theft	$4.17 million	$69
Arson	$86,953	$1
Vandalism	$1.90 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$47,449	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.07 million	$18
Identity Theft	$158,018	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$24,585,518	$408

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton totals $56,807,870 ($942 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $81,393,387 ($1,349 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 Carrollton 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 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 Carrollton has 6, have the same problem. Of Carrollton’s 60,320 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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Carrollton 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 Carrollton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.299
Robbery	0.3310
Rape	0.5185
Murder	0.0612
Total Violent Crime	4.210 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.35
Vehicle Theft	0.4584
Burglary	2.420
Arson	0.0597
Total Property Crime	16.28 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0594
Drug Crimes	2.394
Vandalism	4.417
Identity Theft	0.3385
Animal Cruelty	0.1063
Total "Other" Rate	7.315 (B-)

Individual Carrollton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bowdon Junction, GA	B	C+	A-
Farmers High, GA	C-	D	D+
Mount Zion, GA	A	B+	A-
Whitesburg, GA	B-	C+	B-
Jonesville, GA	B	B+	B-
Tyus, GA	A+	B+	A+
Yellow Dirt, GA	B+	C-	B+
Roopville, GA	A-	B	A
Stoney Point, GA	A	B-	A
Bowdon, GA	C-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carrollton 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
Bonita Springs, FL	A-	B	B
La Jolla, CA	D	D	D
Westminster, MD	C	C	C
Shoreline, WA	D+	C	C
South Whittier, CA	C	D+	D+
Plymouth, MA	A-	B-	B-
Stillwater, OK	D-	D	D
National City, CA	D-	D-	D-
Monroe, NC	D	D-	D-
Lansdale, PA	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Carrollton 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 Carrollton, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Carrollton schools on SchoolGrade

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