Chamblee, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chamblee Police Department serves the city of Chamblee, GA in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,707 violent crimes and 3,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.2 per 100k residents, which is 74.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 232.3 per 100k, 42.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate185.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,707 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate232.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,375 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents388 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate195.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.2 | F | 1707 | 106.2 | +74.3% |
| Property Crime | 232.3 | D | 3375 | 163.6 | +42.0% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 15 | 0.5 | +532.5% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 46 | 3.5 | -4.7% |
| Robbery | 13.5 | F | 171 | 5.8 | +131.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.1 | F | 564 | 22.3 | +111.8% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 388 | 24.0 | -43.9% |
| Larceny | 195.3 | F | 2638 | 116.4 | +67.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.6 | C | 344 | 22.2 | +6.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Buddhist | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doraville | 1 miles | D 163.2 | F 516.9 | Violent: 11.9% lower Property: 122.5% higher |
| Sandy Springs | 4 miles | A 49.1 | B 133.5 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 42.6% lower |
| Norcross | 6 miles | C 112.4 | C 163.0 | Violent: 39.3% lower Property: 29.8% lower |
| Clarkston | 7 miles | B 83.5 | D 222.7 | Violent: 54.9% lower Property: 4.1% lower |
| Decatur | 8 miles | A 54.0 | C 187.0 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: 19.5% lower |