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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$209,920

Cost of Crime™ for Shady Dale, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $692 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Shady Dale ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of cities but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Shady Dale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shady Dale is 13.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Shady Dale Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Shady Dale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 125 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Shady Dale, GA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shady Dale, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Shady Dale for 2025 is $209,920. This translates to approximately $237 per resident and $692 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Shady Dale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Shady Dale Compared to Other Cities?

Shady Dale, GA:	$237
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shady Dale is $237 per year, which is $227 less than the national average and $212 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shady Dale:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,339 more than in Shady Dale.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $63 less than in Shady Dale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shady Dale	Cost per Shady Dale Resident
Murder	$63,442	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,793	$29
Robbery	$6,734	$8
Assault	$34,438	$39
Kidnapping	$9,985	$11
Vehicle Theft	$8,976	$10
Burglary	$11,535	$13
Theft	$20,580	$23
Arson	$1,233	$1
Vandalism	$11,286	$13
Animal Cruelty	$474	$1
Drug Crimes	$14,139	$16
Identity Theft	$1,305	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$209,920	$237

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shady Dale, 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 Shady Dale totals $555,885 ($629 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $765,805 ($866 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 Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale’s 884 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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Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.356
Robbery	0.2422
Rape	0.4812
Murder	0.0382
Total Violent Crime	2.118 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.495
Vehicle Theft	0.6557
Burglary	1.439
Arson	0.0578
Total Property Crime	6.647 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1863
Drug Crimes	2.162
Vandalism	1.787
Identity Theft	0.1907
Animal Cruelty	0.0725
Total "Other" Rate	4.399 (A-)

Individual Shady Dale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kelly, GA	B+	C+	B+
Maxwell, GA	B	B	C
Newborn, GA	A	B+	A
Machen, GA	B+	C	B
Pennington, GA	C+	C+	C
Mansfield, GA	B+	B	C+
Brownwood, GA	B	A-	C+
Godfrey, GA	A-	A	A-
Monticello, GA	B+	C+	B+
Bethel, GA	B+	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shady Dale 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
Barrettsville, GA	A-	C+	C+
Cade, LA	D	D-	D-
Craft, TX	D+	D+	D+
Crescent Lake, ME	B	A+	A+
Wheatland, IN	B+	B-	B-
White Rock, TX	C	C-	C-
Cardwell, MO	F	F	F
Benton, CA	D-	D-	D-
Cofield, NC	D-	D-	D-
Avery, CA	B+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Shady Dale 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 Shady Dale, GA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Shady Dale schools on SchoolGrade

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