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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$45.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cumming, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $720 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Cumming ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of cities but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to Cumming's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cumming is 10.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cumming Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cumming varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 61 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 142 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Cumming, GA see the most incidents - about 363 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 80 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cumming, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Cumming for 2025 is $45,721,770. This translates to approximately $240 per resident and $720 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Cumming. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Cumming, GA:	$240
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cumming is $240 per year, which is $224 less than the national average and $210 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cumming:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,337 more than in Cumming.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $66 less than in Cumming

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cumming	Cost per Cumming Resident
Murder	$21.1 million	$111
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4.97 million	$26
Robbery	$1.61 million	$8
Assault	$3.24 million	$17
Kidnapping	$1.22 million	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2.84 million	$15
Burglary	$881,366	$5
Theft	$2.59 million	$14
Arson	$210,632	$1
Vandalism	$3.04 million	$16
Animal Cruelty	$122,855	$1
Drug Crimes	$3.69 million	$19
Identity Theft	$231,178	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$45,721,770	$240

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cumming, 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 Cumming totals $164,914,593 ($865 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $210,636,363 ($1,105 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 Cumming 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 Cumming has 15, have the same problem. Of Cumming’s 190,617 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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Cumming 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 Cumming residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5918
Robbery	0.2691
Rape	0.4302
Murder	0.0588
Total Violent Crime	1.350 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.619
Vehicle Theft	0.9609
Burglary	0.5098
Arson	0.0458
Total Property Crime	4.135 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1055
Drug Crimes	2.615
Vandalism	2.236
Identity Theft	0.1567
Animal Cruelty	0.0871
Total "Other" Rate	5.200 (B+)

Individual Cumming Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hog Mountain, GA	B+	B+	B+
Sugar Hill, GA	A	A+	A+
Barrettsville, GA	A-	C+	A-
Milton, GA	B-	B	A-
Rest Haven, GA	B+	B+	B+
Ophir, GA	A+	A-	A+
Chestatee, GA	A+	A+	A+
Mica, GA	A+	A	A+
Dawsonville, GA	B+	A	B
Ball Ground, GA	A	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cumming 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
Birmingham, AL	D+	C-	C-
Billings, MT	D+	D+	D+
Brooklyn, NY	C	D+	D+
Boise, ID	B	B	B
Buckeye, AZ	A-	B+	B+
Bolingbrook, IL	B-	B+	B+
Buford, GA	B	B+	B+
Bridgeport, CT	C	A	A
Caguas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Bronx, NY	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Cumming 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 Cumming, GA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Cumming schools on SchoolGrade

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