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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$9.55 million

Cost of Crime™ for Vidalia, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,709 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Vidalia ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Vidalia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vidalia is 38.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vidalia Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vidalia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Vidalia, GA see the most incidents - about 134 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 35 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vidalia, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Vidalia for 2025 is $9,553,141. This translates to approximately $616 per resident and $1,709 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Vidalia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Vidalia, GA:	$616
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vidalia is $616 per year, which is $152 more than the national average and $167 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vidalia:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $960 more than in Vidalia.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $442 less than in Vidalia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Vidalia	Cost per Vidalia Resident
Murder	$2.68 million	$173
Rape/Sexual Assault	$465,144	$30
Robbery	$220,634	$14
Assault	$2.96 million	$191
Kidnapping	$169,428	$11
Vehicle Theft	$163,277	$11
Burglary	$446,350	$29
Theft	$1.32 million	$85
Arson	$31,465	$2
Vandalism	$658,225	$42
Animal Cruelty	$16,007	$1
Drug Crimes	$364,835	$24
Identity Theft	$56,200	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$9,553,141	$616

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia totals $20,826,510 ($1,344 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,379,651 ($1,960 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 Vidalia 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, of which Vidalia has 3, have the same problem. Of Vidalia’s 15,499 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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Vidalia 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 Vidalia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.644
Robbery	0.4526
Rape	0.4950
Murder	0.0920
Total Violent Crime	7.684 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.49
Vehicle Theft	0.6803
Burglary	3.175
Arson	0.0841
Total Property Crime	20.43 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1803
Drug Crimes	3.182
Vandalism	5.945
Identity Theft	0.4685
Animal Cruelty	0.1396
Total "Other" Rate	9.915 (C-)

Individual Vidalia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Higgston, GA	B+	B-	B
Petross, GA	B+	C+	B-
McGregor, GA	B-	C+	C+
Santa Claus, GA	C	C-	C
Lyons, GA	D+	D-	D
Ailey, GA	C	C-	C-
Normantown, GA	C+	D	C
Kibbee, GA	A-	B	A-
Tarrytown, GA	B+	B-	B+
Ohoopee, GA	C	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vidalia 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
Spring Lake, MI	A+	B+	B+
Edgewater, NJ	D+	C	C
Eggertsville, NY	C+	C-	C-
Eight Mile, AL	C	D+	D+
El Campo, TX	D	C-	C-
Elk City, OK	D-	D-	D-
Ellenton, FL	B+	B+	B+
Ellwood City, PA	B-	B	B
Escanaba, MI	D+	F	F
Espanola, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Vidalia 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 Vidalia, GA average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Vidalia schools on SchoolGrade

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