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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$62.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Johns Creek, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,137 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Johns Creek ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Johns Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Johns Creek is 37.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Johns Creek Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Johns Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Johns Creek, GA see the most incidents - about 631 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 117 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Johns Creek, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Johns Creek for 2025 is $62,034,159. This translates to approximately $733 per resident and $2,137 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Johns Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Johns Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Johns Creek, GA:	$733
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Johns Creek is $733 per year, which is $269 more than the national average and $283 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Johns Creek:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $844 more than in Johns Creek.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $559 less than in Johns Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Johns Creek	Cost per Johns Creek Resident
Murder	$27.3 million	$322
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3.43 million	$41
Robbery	$731,120	$9
Assault	$7.53 million	$89
Kidnapping	$577,439	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6.07 million	$72
Burglary	$671,889	$8
Theft	$2.78 million	$33
Arson	$120,544	$1
Vandalism	$7.09 million	$84
Animal Cruelty	$74,590	$1
Drug Crimes	$5.53 million	$65
Identity Theft	$116,454	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$62,034,159	$733

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek totals $199,138,049 ($2,352 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $261,172,209 ($3,085 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 Johns Creek 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 southwest 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 Johns Creek has 12, have the same problem. Of Johns Creek’s 84,651 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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Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.098
Robbery	0.2746
Rape	0.6690
Murder	0.1716
Total Violent Crime	4.213 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.347
Vehicle Theft	4.632
Burglary	0.8751
Arson	0.0590
Total Property Crime	11.91 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1125
Drug Crimes	8.833
Vandalism	11.73
Identity Theft	0.1777
Animal Cruelty	0.1191
Total "Other" Rate	20.97 (F)

Individual Johns Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Berkeley Lake, GA	A-	B+	A+
Alpharetta, GA	C	B-	B
Duluth, GA	C-	C-	C-
Suwanee, GA	B+	A-	A
Norcross, GA	C	C	C-
Milton, GA	B-	B	A-
Roswell, GA	C	C+	B-
Dunwoody, GA	C	B+	C-
Sugar Hill, GA	A	A+	A+
Doraville, GA	D	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Johns Creek 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
Richmond, TX	C+	B-	B-
Quincy, MA	B-	C	C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	C-	C	C
Poughkeepsie, NY	B-	C-	C-
Queens, NY	C+	C-	C-
Racine, WI	D	D	D
Rancho Cordova, CA	D-	D-	D-
Rio Rancho, NM	C	D+	D+
Queen Creek, AZ	A	A-	A-
Portland, OR	D-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek, GA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Johns Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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