Fulton County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fulton County in GA is served by 27 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,731 violent crimes and 47,748 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.5 per 100k, 24.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,731 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,345 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,095 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents47,748 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,791 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36,477 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,291 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.6 | A | 28731 | 106.2 | -58.0% |
| Property Crime | 123.5 | B | 47748 | 163.6 | -24.5% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 252 | 0.5 | +49.2% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 665 | 3.5 | -85.1% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 1345 | 5.8 | -61.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.0 | A | 7095 | 22.3 | -46.1% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 4791 | 24.0 | -53.9% |
| Larceny | 98.4 | B | 36477 | 116.4 | -15.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 6291 | 22.2 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
East Point Police Department
East Point, GA
Hapeville Police Department
Hapeville, GA
Alpharetta Police Department
Alpharetta, GA
Roswell Police Department
Roswell, GA
Union City Police Department
Union City, GA
Fairburn Police Department
Fairburn, GA
Georgia State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Fulton County Police Department
Department of Transportation Office of Investigations
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fulton County Marshal
Clark Atlanta University
Spelman College
Fulton County School System
Georgia World Congress
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Morehouse College
State Board of Workers Compensation Fraud Investigation Division
Atlanta Public Schools
Sandy Springs Police Department
Sandy Springs, GA
Milton Police Department
Milton, GA
Johns Creek Police Department
Johns Creek, GA