Savannah, GA Crime


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Savannah, Georgia has been struggling with high rates of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 22.2, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in Savannah is a major concern, with a rate of 51.5, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors of Savannah are at a higher risk of becoming victims of property-related crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The city has implemented various initiatives and programs to address the issue, but there is still a long way to go in reducing crime and ensuring the safety of its citizens. As someone who lives in Savannah, it is important to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our community from crime.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Savannah violent crime is 22.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Savannah property crime is 51.5. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Savannah, GA Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Garden City, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42017
Thunderbolt, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Pooler, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Port Wentworth, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Bloomingdale, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
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Property
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North Charleston, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock872019
Charleston, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock872019
Columbia, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1382019
Gainesville, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1792019
Athens-Clarke County, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1852017

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One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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