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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Warthen, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,369 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Warthen ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Warthen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Warthen is 39.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Warthen Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Warthen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Warthen, GA see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Warthen, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Warthen for 2025 is $1,072,947. This translates to approximately $627 per resident and $1,369 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Warthen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Warthen, GA:	$627
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Warthen is $627 per year, which is $163 more than the national average and $177 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Warthen:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $949 more than in Warthen.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $453 less than in Warthen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Warthen	Cost per Warthen Resident
Murder	$232,398	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47,909	$28
Robbery	$14,858	$9
Assault	$454,283	$266
Kidnapping	$20,448	$12
Vehicle Theft	$19,776	$12
Burglary	$21,936	$13
Theft	$202,792	$119
Arson	$2,531	$1
Vandalism	$30,872	$18
Animal Cruelty	$786	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,288	$12
Identity Theft	$4,069	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,072,947	$627

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Warthen, 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 Warthen totals $1,889,893 ($1,105 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,962,840 ($1,732 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 Warthen 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 Warthen’s 1,711 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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Warthen 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 Warthen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.245
Robbery	0.2761
Rape	0.4618
Murder	0.0723
Total Violent Crime	10.06 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.89
Vehicle Theft	0.7464
Burglary	1.414
Arson	0.0613
Total Property Crime	25.11 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1971
Drug Crimes	1.603
Vandalism	2.526
Identity Theft	0.3072
Animal Cruelty	0.0621
Total "Other" Rate	4.695 (A-)

Individual Warthen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sandersville, GA	D-	F	D-
Tennille, GA	C	C	C-
Deepstep, GA	A-	A+	B+
Davisboro, GA	F	A	F
Riddleville, GA	D-	B+	F
Linton, GA	D	F	D-
Goat Town, GA	B	A+	C+
Avera, GA	A-	A-	B+
Devereux, GA	D-	D	D-
Stapleton, GA	B-	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Warthen 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
Collegeville, MN	B	C+	C+
Cridersville, OH	B	B+	B+
Ola, AR	D+	C	C
Sanborn, IA	C+	B-	B-
Salisbury, PA	B+	B+	B+
Rumney, NH	D	B	B
Rib Lake, WI	B-	B-	B-
Randolph, MS	A-	A+	A+
Quitman, LA	C-	D	D
Preston, MN	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Warthen 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 Warthen, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Warthen schools on SchoolGrade

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