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

Crime per Capita in Oakdale

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Oakdale.

 

Oakdale, Atlanta, GA Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$8.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oakdale, Atlanta, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,596 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Oakdale ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of neighborhoods but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Oakdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Oakdale is 44.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oakdale Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oakdale varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the south areas to 1 in 46 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Oakdale, Atlanta, GA see the most incidents - about 220 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oakdale, Atlanta, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Oakdale for 2025 is $8,820,912. This translates to approximately $706 per resident and $1,596 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Oakdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oakdale Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Oakdale, Atlanta, GA: $706
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA: $1139
Georgetown, Savannah, GA: $310
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oakdale is $706 per year, which is $242 more than the national average and $257 more than Atlanta's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Oakdale:
  • In Oakland City, Atlanta, GA, crime costs $1,139 per person, which is $433 more than in Oakdale.
  • In Georgetown, Savannah, GA, crime costs $310 per person, which is $396 less than in Oakdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oakdale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Oakdale
Cost per Oakdale Resident
Murder
$3.57 million
$286
Rape/Sexual Assault
$491,326
$39
Robbery
$165,630
$13
Assault
$794,565
$64
Kidnapping
$103,015
$8
Vehicle Theft
$880,606
$70
Burglary
$212,082
$17
Theft
$1.42 million
$114
Arson
$25,353
$2
Vandalism
$432,526
$35
Animal Cruelty
$13,330
$1
Drug Crimes
$663,648
$53
Identity Theft
$47,629
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$8,820,912
$706

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oakdale, Atlanta, 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 Oakdale totals $26,224,758 ($2,099 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $35,045,670 ($2,806 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 Oakdale 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Oakdale has 1, have the same problem. Of Oakdale’s 12,491 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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Oakdale 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 Oakdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.215
Robbery
0.4216
Rape
0.6487
Murder
0.1520
Total Violent Crime
3.437 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.01
Vehicle Theft
4.553
Burglary
1.872
Arson
0.0840
Total Property Crime
28.52 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1360
Drug Crimes
7.183
Vandalism
4.847
Identity Theft
0.4926
Animal Cruelty
0.1443
Total "Other" Rate
12.80 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
C
C-
B
C-
C+
B+
C+
C+
A-
C+
D
F
C
D
F
D+
C-
C+
C+
C
B-
C-
D+
D
C-
B-
B+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Oakdale is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B
B
B+
A
A
D+
F
F
C
B-
B-
B+
A
A
A+
A
A
A+
A-
A-
C-
F
F
D
D+
D+
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Oakdale 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 Oakdale, Atlanta, GA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Oakdale schools on SchoolGrade

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