Americus, GA has been experiencing a significantly high rate of crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 57.5, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. This has caused concern and fear among the residents of this otherwise peaceful city. Contextually, the contrast to the US average property crime rate of 35.4, with Americus recording a rate of 95, is also alarming. This means that not only are residents at risk of physical harm, but they are also facing a higher likelihood of having their personal property stolen or damaged. The city of Americus must address these troubling statistics and work towards creating a safer environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Americus violent crime is 57.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Americus property crime is 95.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.