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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.65 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pearson, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pearson ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Pearson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pearson is 33.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pearson Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pearson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Pearson, GA see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pearson, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Pearson for 2025 is $1,650,465. This translates to approximately $375 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Pearson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

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

Pearson, GA:	$375
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pearson is $375 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $75 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pearson:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,202 more than in Pearson.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $200 less than in Pearson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pearson	Cost per Pearson Resident
Murder	$487,682	$111
Rape/Sexual Assault	$109,171	$25
Robbery	$46,523	$11
Assault	$168,656	$38
Kidnapping	$24,248	$6
Vehicle Theft	$17,016	$4
Burglary	$85,860	$19
Theft	$522,963	$119
Arson	$5,843	$1
Vandalism	$118,392	$27
Animal Cruelty	$1,322	$0
Drug Crimes	$49,540	$11
Identity Theft	$13,248	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,650,465	$375

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pearson, 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 Pearson totals $3,817,174 ($866 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,467,639 ($1,241 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 Pearson 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 central 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 Pearson’s 4,406 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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Pearson 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 Pearson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.333
Robbery	0.3357
Rape	0.4087
Murder	0.0589
Total Violent Crime	2.136 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.92
Vehicle Theft	0.2494
Burglary	2.149
Arson	0.0549
Total Property Crime	25.37 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0908
Drug Crimes	1.520
Vandalism	3.761
Identity Theft	0.3885
Animal Cruelty	0.0406
Total "Other" Rate	5.801 (B)

Individual Pearson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Axson, GA	B	A-	B-
Willacoochee, GA	B-	B-	C+
Mora, GA	B-	C	C
Wilsonville, GA	B-	C+	C+
Bannockburn, GA	C+	D	C
Millwood, GA	D+	C+	D
Weber, GA	B-	D-	B-
Bickley, GA	A	A-	A+
Alapaha, GA	B	B-	B
Nashville, GA	C	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pearson 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
Newton, AL	B	A	A
Fox Lake, WI	C	B-	B-
Hometown, IL	C+	B-	B-
Oglesby, IL	C+	B+	B+
Scranton, SC	D	D-	D-
Merkel, TX	D-	D+	D+
Lopezville, TX	D	D	D
Shady Side, MD	B	B-	B-
Honokaa, HI	D-	C-	C-
Wanamassa, NJ	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Pearson is less safe than the Georgia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pearson, GA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pearson schools on SchoolGrade

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