Want to know the crime hotspots in Peach State? Here’s a comprehensive list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia that you should avoid in 2023!
College Park, Georgia (Photo: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
College Park, Americus, And Garden City Are On Top Of The List Of Most Dangerous Cities In Georgia
SOURCE– College Park is first on this list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia. Aside from being known for housing the busiest airport globally, it is also infamous for its high crime rate. Aside from the city having the highest rate of violent crime in Georgia, which is 1,756 per 100,000 residents, it also has the 16th highest rape case rate and murder rate. In 2020 alone, a total of 213 residents reported their cars stolen. With its not-so-good reputation in terms of crime rates, it is only reasonable to include College Park at the top of the list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia.
Second on the list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia is Americus. Americus, with its population of 14,910, reported 161 violent crimes in 2020 alone. The city also ranks 22nd and 15th statewide in terms of murder and burglary rates.
Garden City is third on the list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia. Garden City, despite its mere population of 8,716, has a violent crime rate of 1,376 per 100,000 residents, which is the third highest violent crime rate in the state. Its property crime rate is also high, averaging 4,612 per 100,000 residents.
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Albany And Waycross Are Also Included On The List Of The Most Dangerous Cities In Georgia
Albany ranks fourth on this list of Georgia’s most dangerous cities. According to Roadsnacks, Albany, which is Georgia’s 8th largest city, will have the highest violent crime rate in Georgia in 2021. There are 1 in 63 chances of you becoming a victim of violent crime in this city in 2021.
Waycross is fifth on the list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia. Waycross, with a population of 13,363, has the 5th highest crime rate in Georgia. The violent crime rate in this city is 950 per 100,000 residents.
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