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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Odum, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $966 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Odum is 19.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Odum Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Odum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Odum, GA see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Odum, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Odum for 2025 is $1,200,581. This translates to approximately $366 per resident and $966 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Odum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Odum, GA:	$366
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Odum is $366 per year, which is $98 less than the national average and $84 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Odum:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,210 more than in Odum.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $192 less than in Odum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Odum	Cost per Odum Resident
Murder	$494,014	$151
Rape/Sexual Assault	$92,386	$28
Robbery	$46,238	$14
Assault	$181,324	$55
Kidnapping	$32,195	$10
Vehicle Theft	$15,191	$5
Burglary	$53,976	$16
Theft	$162,798	$50
Arson	$5,878	$2
Vandalism	$54,214	$17
Animal Cruelty	$1,495	$0
Drug Crimes	$53,583	$16
Identity Theft	$7,290	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,200,581	$366

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Odum, 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 Odum totals $3,781,369 ($1,153 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,981,950 ($1,519 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 Odum 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Odum’s 3,280 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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Odum 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 Odum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.925
Robbery	0.4482
Rape	0.4645
Murder	0.0801
Total Violent Crime	2.918 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.584
Vehicle Theft	0.2991
Burglary	1.814
Arson	0.0742
Total Property Crime	11.77 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1619
Drug Crimes	2.208
Vandalism	2.314
Identity Theft	0.2872
Animal Cruelty	0.0616
Total "Other" Rate	5.033 (B+)

Individual Odum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Madray Springs, GA	A-	C	A-
Jesup, GA	C	C-	C-
Surrency, GA	C+	C-	C-
Screven, GA	A	B+	A+
Bristol, GA	A-	B-	A
Ludowici, GA	A-	B-	A-
Baxley, GA	C	D+	C-
Elim, GA	A	B	A+
Walthourville, GA	B-	C	C+
Allenhurst, GA	C+	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Odum 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
Boomer, NC	C-	B-	B-
West Sand Lake, NY	A+	A	A
Sullivan, OH	A+	A	A
Hiram, OH	B-	A-	A-
Hickory Grove, VA	A+	A+	A+
Glengary, WV	A	A	A
Eva, AL	B+	A	A
Eau Claire, MI	A-	B-	B-
Deposit, NY	A-	B+	B+
Cordova, AK	D+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Odum is safer than 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 Odum, GA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Odum schools on SchoolGrade

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