Atlanta, Georgia
Data sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer
Date all data was sourced: 01/08/2026
How safe is Atlanta, GA
But if you live in Atlanta, Georgia, or are planning on moving there, it’s important to know about crime in the city. Our analysis of FBI data shows that reported cases of burglary were on the decline between 2022 and 2023 while larceny and theft soared, both have been shown a decline in 2024 data. Read on to learn more about the different types of property crime in Atlanta.
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What is property crime?
The FBI categorizes property crime as including burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. It defines these as ‘theft-type offenses’, i.e. property stolen from a victim unlawfully but without force or threat of force. The FBI categorizes robbery as a violent crime, but it’s also included in the property crime dataset we’re utilizing.
Before we get to Atlanta, what’s happening at state level?
| Crime | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary / breaking entering | 22,405 | 22,835 | 21,920 |
| Larceny / theft offenses | 132,296 | 139,728 | 128,298 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22,047 | 27,029 | 23,564 |
Data sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer
As you can see, reported cases of larceny, motor vehicle theft, and burglary has fallen in 2024.
Burglary
Burglary is the unlawful entry to someone’s property to commit a felony or theft. This generally happens in someone’s home or on business premises.
Reported burglary cases
Reported cases of burglary reached an average of 1,751 incidents in Atlanta in 2023 compared with 1,762 cases in 2024. This is an increase of 10 incidents per year.
The Atlanta crime rate for burglary in 2024 was 345 per 100,000 people. This compares with 343 per 100,000 people in 2023.
Larceny
Larceny is illegally taking, moving, or carrying away someone else's property without permission. Though if being taken from someone’s home the person must have entered lawfully.
Reported larceny cases
Reported cases of larceny reached 12,792 in Atlanta in 2024 compared with 12,555 in 2023. This is a year-on-year increase of 237.
The Atlanta crime rate for larceny in 2024 was 2,504 per 100,000 people. This compares with 2,458 per 100,000 people in 2023.
Motor vehicle theft
Motor vehicle theft is stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle, such as an automobile or pickup.
Reported motor vehicle theft cases
Reported cases of motor vehicle theft reached 5,241 in Atlanta in 2023 compared with 3,716 in 2024. This is a year-on-year decrease of 1,525.
The Atlanta crime rate for motor vehicle theft in 2024 was 727 per 100,000 people. This compares with 1,026 per 100,000 people in 2023.
Robbery
Robbery is the taking of, or trying to take, something valuable from another person using force, threats, or intimidation.
Reported robbery cases
Reported cases of robbery reached 603 in Atlanta in 2023 compared with 513 in 2024. This is a year-on-year decrease of 90.
The Atlanta crime rate for robbery in 2024 was 100 per 100,000 people. This compares with 118 per 100,000 people in 2023. This is a year on year decrease of 18.
Between March 2020 and December 2023, we can see a total of:
44,704
total larcenies in Atlanta
Data sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer
26,678
accounted for auto
7,981
accounted for other
5,356
accounted for shoplifting
1,586
accounted for auto accessories
2,134
accounted from buildings
637
accounted from bicycles
When it comes to burglary during that same three-year period, we can see a total of:
5,792
cases of burglary in Atlanta
Data sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer
2,015
happened at residences during the day
1,598
happened at residences at night
719
happened at non-residences during the day
1,385
happened at non-residences at night
The impact of being a victim in property crime
A comparable study in the UK found that one in 10 people move home after falling victim to burglary. Unfortunately, these crimes occur regularly across Atlanta, and Georgia more widely, often leaving trauma in their wake.
How is property crime affecting people in Atlanta?
But whether you’re living central in Midtown Atlanta, or out in Old Fourth Ward or Kirkwood, you’ll likely be concerned about keeping your home secure and wondering about crime in Atlanta today. So, how common are crimes like burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft in Atlanta, and are they rising or falling? We compared FBI data from 2022 to 2024 to get the answers on Atlanta crime stats and crime rates.
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How Atlanta Police Department is Working to Prevent Property Crime
Want to know more about Atlanta crime news and general police safety measures to tackle crime in your neighborhood? We’ve grouped some some recent initiatives from the Atlanta Police.
Crime Prevention Unit
At-Promise
At-Promise is a long-running initiative, first launched in 2017, aimed at youths in Atlanta. Focused on crime diversion, young people are given a therapeutic assessment that results in an individualized plan for future success. These plans are focused on giving youths the education they need to thrive and live rewarding lives.Connect Atlanta
Connect Atlanta is an Atlanta Police Foundation initiative which deploys state-of-the-art technology that uses over 20,000 public and private security cameras to monitor the city’s neighborhoods, businesses and streets. The images are fed into Atlanta Police Department’s surveillance center to provide real-time monitoring.Mounted Patrol
Atlanta’s Mounted Patrol Unit is exactly what it says on the tin – a squadron of specially trained police officers riding on horseback to tackle crime across the city. These equine officers help with crowd control and police visibility during major events, festivals and celebrations.Repeat Offender Initiative
The Repeat Offender Initiative strives to reduce the crime rate of repeat offenders. The Atlanta Police Foundation team does this by monitoring repeat offenders, limiting their access to firearms, and providing relevant information to appropriate bodies.03.
How does Atlanta’s crime rate compare to other cities in Georgia?
To give you an idea of how Atlanta stacks up against other cities across the state, we’ve compiled the data for the different types of property crime in 2023.
| City | Population | Burglary | Larceny | Motor Vehicle Theft | Robbery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 510,823 | 1,751 | 12,792 | 3,716 | 513 |
| Savannah | 148,808 | Missing FBI Data | Missing FBI Data | Missing FBI Data | 1 |
| Athens | 128,691 | 298 | 2,459 | 219 | 53 |
| Augusta | 201,737 | 1,136 | 5,208 | 970 | 419 |
Populations data: United States Census Bureau
Data sources: FBI Crime Data Explorer
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Emergency Services in Atlanta
Atlanta Police Department
Chief Darin Schierbaum
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How to protect your home against property crime
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| Date | Details |
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| 08/20/2025 | All crime data statistics updated |
| 01/08/2026 | All crime data statistics updated |
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