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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.98 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hartwell, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $838 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Hartwell ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Hartwell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hartwell is 26.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hartwell Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hartwell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hartwell, GA see the most incidents - about 81 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hartwell, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Hartwell for 2025 is $4,983,008. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $838 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Hartwell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Hartwell, GA:	$361
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hartwell is $361 per year, which is $104 less than the national average and $89 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hartwell:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,216 more than in Hartwell.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $186 less than in Hartwell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hartwell	Cost per Hartwell Resident
Murder	$1.23 million	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$464,372	$34
Robbery	$136,253	$10
Assault	$978,357	$71
Kidnapping	$141,704	$10
Vehicle Theft	$133,183	$10
Burglary	$256,698	$19
Theft	$1.02 million	$74
Arson	$25,420	$2
Vandalism	$226,031	$16
Animal Cruelty	$11,167	$1
Drug Crimes	$324,799	$24
Identity Theft	$33,473	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$4,983,008	$361

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hartwell, 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 Hartwell totals $10,695,886 ($774 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,678,894 ($1,135 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 Hartwell 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 Hartwell has 4, have the same problem. Of Hartwell’s 13,816 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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Hartwell 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 Hartwell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.466
Robbery	0.3135
Rape	0.5543
Murder	0.0474
Total Violent Crime	3.381 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.26
Vehicle Theft	0.6225
Burglary	2.048
Arson	0.0762
Total Property Crime	17.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1692
Drug Crimes	3.178
Vandalism	2.290
Identity Theft	0.3130
Animal Cruelty	0.1093
Total "Other" Rate	6.060 (B)

Individual Hartwell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nuberg, GA	D	B-	D-
Reed Creek, GA	B	C	B
Eagle Grove, GA	A	A	A-
Bowersville, GA	B-	B+	C-
Goldmine, GA	C+	A	C
Hollands Store, SC	D+	C+	C
Shoal Creek, GA	D-	C+	F
Canon, GA	B	B+	B-
Rock Branch, GA	C	B+	C-
Dewy Rose, GA	B+	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hartwell 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
Pacific, MO	C	C-	C-
North Bellport, NY	B-	C-	C-
North Lindenhurst, NY	B	C-	C-
North St. Paul, MN	D+	C-	C-
Oak Grove, MO	C-	C+	C+
Oneida, NY	C	C+	C+
Orono, ME	B-	A+	A+
Oxford, CT	A	A+	A+
Oxford, GA	C+	B-	B-
Oxford, MA	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Hartwell is as safe as 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 Hartwell, GA average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hartwell schools on SchoolGrade

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