The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Jay Bird Springs, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$121,613

Cost of Crime™ for Jay Bird Springs, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,116 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Jay Bird Springs 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 Jay Bird Springs, GA Safe?

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

The crime rate in Jay Bird Springs is 26.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jay Bird Springs Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jay Bird Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Jay Bird Springs, GA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jay Bird Springs, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Jay Bird Springs for 2025 is $121,613. This translates to approximately $424 per resident and $1,116 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Jay Bird Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jay Bird Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Jay Bird Springs, GA:	$424
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jay Bird Springs is $424 per year, which is $40 less than the national average and $26 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jay Bird Springs:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,153 more than in Jay Bird Springs.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $250 less than in Jay Bird Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jay Bird Springs	Cost per Jay Bird Springs Resident
Murder	$33,567	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,846	$27
Robbery	$2,618	$9
Assault	$35,226	$123
Kidnapping	$2,679	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,648	$6
Burglary	$6,540	$23
Theft	$16,992	$59
Arson	$546	$2
Vandalism	$9,599	$33
Animal Cruelty	$101	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,414	$12
Identity Theft	$837	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$121,613	$424

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jay Bird Springs, 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 Jay Bird Springs totals $269,977 ($941 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $391,590 ($1,364 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 Jay Bird Springs 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 city has few 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 Jay Bird Springs’s 287 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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Jay Bird Springs 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 Jay Bird Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.274
Robbery	0.2900
Rape	0.4509
Murder	0.0622
Total Violent Crime	5.077 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.43
Vehicle Theft	0.3709
Burglary	2.512
Arson	0.0788
Total Property Crime	14.39 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1540
Drug Crimes	1.608
Vandalism	4.682
Identity Theft	0.3766
Animal Cruelty	0.0475
Total "Other" Rate	6.868 (B-)

Individual Jay Bird Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Chauncey, GA	B-	D	B-
Helena, GA	D-	D-	D
McRae, GA	F	F	F
Godwinsville, GA	C-	D-	D+
Milan, GA	D-	F	D-
Plainfield, GA	B-	C-	B
Alamo, GA	D	D+	D-
Scotland, GA	F	F	F
Eastman, GA	C	D+	C+
Stuckey, GA	C-	D-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jay Bird Springs 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
Vowinckel, PA	C	B+	B+
Danville, LA	D+	F	F
Dayton Lakes, TX	D	C-	C-
Deemer, MS	B+	A-	A-
Deep River, WA	D-	D	D
Turin, IA	C	D+	D+
Turkey Fork, VA	B+	B	B
Tusseyville, PA	A+	A-	A-
Twin Oak, TN	B-	C+	C+
Tye River, VA	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Jay Bird Springs 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 Jay Bird Springs, GA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Jay Bird Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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