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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$21,266

Cost of Crime™ for Poplar Springs, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $660 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Poplar Springs ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Poplar Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poplar Springs is 18.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Poplar Springs, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Poplar Springs for 2025 is $21,266. This translates to approximately $280 per resident and $660 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Poplar Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Poplar Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Poplar Springs, GA:	$280
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poplar Springs is $280 per year, which is $184 less than the national average and $170 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poplar Springs:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,297 more than in Poplar Springs.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $106 less than in Poplar Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poplar Springs	Cost per Poplar Springs Resident
Murder	$5,424	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,476	$33
Robbery	$775	$10
Assault	$2,318	$30
Kidnapping	$1,707	$22
Vehicle Theft	$933	$12
Burglary	$965	$13
Theft	$3,394	$45
Arson	$145	$2
Vandalism	$1,411	$19
Animal Cruelty	$48	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,594	$21
Identity Theft	$76	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$21,266	$280

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poplar Springs, 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 Poplar Springs totals $48,792 ($642 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $70,057 ($922 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 Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs’s 76 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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Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.062
Robbery	0.3242
Rape	0.5374
Murder	0.0380
Total Violent Crime	1.961 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.624
Vehicle Theft	0.7931
Burglary	1.400
Arson	0.0791
Total Property Crime	10.90 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3705
Drug Crimes	2.835
Vandalism	2.598
Identity Theft	0.1293
Animal Cruelty	0.0846
Total "Other" Rate	6.018 (B)

Individual Poplar Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Steadman, GA	B	A-	B-
Tallapoosa, GA	C+	B-	C-
West Crossing, GA	B-	B-	B-
Buchanan, GA	B-	B	C
Felton, GA	B+	A-	B
Muscadine, AL	B-	B	B+
Piney Woods, AL	B	B	A
Bremen, GA	B	B-	B-
Youngs, GA	A-	B+	B
Fruithurst, AL	B-	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poplar Springs is lower 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
Grant, ID	B-	A-	A-
Wiville, AR	D-	D	D
Hannatown, GA	C-	D	D
Hamberg, ND	D	C+	C+
Halibut Cove, AK	C-	D	D
Halfway, WY	D-	B+	B+
Haivana Nakya, AZ	D-	D-	D-
Guilford, KS	D	D-	D-
Gross, NE	F	D-	D-
Greenport West, NY	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs, GA average SchoolGrade of C, with 34% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Poplar Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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