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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$604,024

Cost of Crime™ for Helen, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,500 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Helen ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Helen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Helen is 74.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Helen Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Helen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Helen, GA see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Helen, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Helen for 2025 is $604,024. This translates to approximately $649 per resident and $1,500 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Helen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.7%

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

Helen, GA:	$649
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Helen is $649 per year, which is $185 more than the national average and $200 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Helen:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $927 more than in Helen.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $475 less than in Helen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Helen	Cost per Helen Resident
Murder	$84,797	$91
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,839	$30
Robbery	$15,499	$17
Assault	$92,258	$99
Kidnapping	$10,516	$11
Vehicle Theft	$4,472	$5
Burglary	$16,673	$18
Theft	$256,941	$276
Arson	$2,306	$2
Vandalism	$50,002	$54
Animal Cruelty	$977	$1
Drug Crimes	$32,129	$35
Identity Theft	$9,616	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$604,024	$649

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Helen, 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 Helen totals $726,962 ($782 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,330,986 ($1,431 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 Helen 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 south 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 Helen has 2, have the same problem. Of Helen’s 930 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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Helen 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 Helen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.454
Robbery	0.5298
Rape	0.4937
Murder	0.0485
Total Violent Crime	4.526 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	53.35
Vehicle Theft	0.3105
Burglary	1.977
Arson	0.1027
Total Property Crime	55.74 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1865
Drug Crimes	4.671
Vandalism	7.526
Identity Theft	1.336
Animal Cruelty	0.1420
Total "Other" Rate	13.86 (D)

Individual Helen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sautee Nacoochee, GA	D+	C+	D
Robertstown, GA	D+	D+	D+
Mountain Scene, GA	B-	C-	B
Choestoe, GA	A	C	A+
Clarkesville, GA	B-	B	B-
Porter Springs, GA	B-	B-	C+
Owltown, GA	C	D+	C+
Turnerville, GA	B+	B	A-
Persimmon, GA	C+	C-	C
Lakemont, GA	C+	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Helen 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
Everly, IA	B	A-	A-
Wakulla, NC	D-	D	D
Waverly, MO	C	A-	A-
Georgetown, AL	B+	B	B
Garwin, IA	C+	B	B
Fredonia, KY	B-	B-	B-
Frankfort, ME	A+	A+	A+
Flinton, PA	B+	A	A
Fleischmanns, NY	B+	B-	B-
Ferguson, KY	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Helen 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 Helen, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Helen schools on SchoolGrade

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