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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$5.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Waynesboro, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,257 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Waynesboro ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Waynesboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waynesboro is 27.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waynesboro Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waynesboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Waynesboro, GA see the most incidents - about 89 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waynesboro, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Waynesboro for 2025 is $5,569,247. This translates to approximately $433 per resident and $1,257 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Waynesboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Waynesboro, GA:	$433
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waynesboro is $433 per year, which is $31 less than the national average and $16 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waynesboro:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,143 more than in Waynesboro.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $259 less than in Waynesboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waynesboro	Cost per Waynesboro Resident
Murder	$1.96 million	$153
Rape/Sexual Assault	$430,635	$33
Robbery	$194,207	$15
Assault	$788,521	$61
Kidnapping	$129,192	$10
Vehicle Theft	$259,358	$20
Burglary	$252,853	$20
Theft	$918,097	$71
Arson	$21,442	$2
Vandalism	$361,833	$28
Animal Cruelty	$10,574	$1
Drug Crimes	$213,079	$17
Identity Theft	$26,273	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$5,569,247	$433

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro totals $15,355,968 ($1,195 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,925,216 ($1,628 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 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro has 1, have the same problem. Of Waynesboro’s 12,855 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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Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.136
Robbery	0.4803
Rape	0.5525
Murder	0.0813
Total Violent Crime	3.250 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.79
Vehicle Theft	1.303
Burglary	2.169
Arson	0.0691
Total Property Crime	17.33 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1658
Drug Crimes	2.241
Vandalism	3.940
Identity Theft	0.2641
Animal Cruelty	0.1112
Total "Other" Rate	6.722 (B-)

Individual Waynesboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gough, GA	C+	C+	C
Shell Bluff, GA	C	C+	D+
Keysville, GA	C+	A-	D+
McBean, GA	A-	B	B
St. Clair, GA	C-	B+	D
Ellwood, GA	D-	A-	F
Vidette, GA	D+	D	D
Girard, GA	C+	C-	C
Matthews, GA	C+	C+	C
Zebina, GA	C-	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waynesboro 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
Brandenburg, KY	B+	A	A
Swanton, OH	B+	C+	C+
Brownsville, TN	D-	D-	D-
Brooklyn, OH	D-	C-	C-
Brookhaven, PA	C+	B-	B-
Bridgewater, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Bridgeton, MO	F	D-	D-
Bridgeport, WV	B+	A-	A-
Briarcliff Manor, NY	B+	C+	C+
Breinigsville, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Waynesboro is as safe as 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 Waynesboro, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Waynesboro schools on SchoolGrade

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