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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$196,571

Cost of Crime™ for Olive Branch, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,406 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Olive Branch ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Olive Branch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olive Branch is 36.02 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olive Branch Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olive Branch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Olive Branch, GA see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olive Branch, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Olive Branch for 2025 is $196,571. This translates to approximately $638 per resident and $1,406 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Olive Branch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Olive Branch Compared to Other Cities?

Olive Branch, GA:	$638
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olive Branch is $638 per year, which is $174 more than the national average and $189 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olive Branch:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $938 more than in Olive Branch.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $464 less than in Olive Branch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Olive Branch	Cost per Olive Branch Resident
Murder	$86,891	$282
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,143	$33
Robbery	$2,889	$9
Assault	$29,159	$95
Kidnapping	$3,347	$11
Vehicle Theft	$7,658	$25
Burglary	$8,257	$27
Theft	$31,030	$101
Arson	$544	$2
Vandalism	$11,062	$36
Animal Cruelty	$242	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,713	$15
Identity Theft	$635	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$196,571	$638

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch totals $631,763 ($2,051 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $828,334 ($2,689 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 Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch’s 308 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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Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.296
Robbery	0.2982
Rape	0.5431
Murder	0.1501
Total Violent Crime	4.288 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.45
Vehicle Theft	1.606
Burglary	2.956
Arson	0.0732
Total Property Crime	24.09 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1792
Drug Crimes	2.069
Vandalism	5.027
Identity Theft	0.2662
Animal Cruelty	0.1063
Total "Other" Rate	7.648 (C+)

Individual Olive Branch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Talbotton, GA	D-	D-	F
Waverly Hall, GA	B	B+	C+
Geneva, GA	C-	D	D+
Oak Mountain, GA	A	A-	A-
Upatoi, GA	A+	A	A+
Woodland, GA	B+	B+	B+
Ellerslie, GA	A	A+	A+
Box Springs, GA	B+	C+	B-
Junction City, GA	D	D-	D
Juniper, GA	A-	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olive Branch 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
Quaker, KS	D+	D	D
Napi Headquarters, NM	D-	D-	D-
Napier, TN	C	C-	C-
Occident, IN	A-	C+	C+
Partello, MI	A	B+	B+
Pearl, ID	B	A	A
Plymouth, WA	D-	D+	D+
Point Rock, NY	A+	A	A
Portersville, IN	A+	B+	B+
Powcan, VA	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Olive Branch schools on SchoolGrade

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