Forest Park, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Forest Park Police Department serves the city of Forest Park, GA in Clayton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,144 violent crimes and 4,536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 223.5 per 100k residents, which is 110.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 317.1 per 100k, 93.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 F
Annual Rate223.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,144 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate46.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate317.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,536 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate249.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,254 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate46.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime223.5F3144106.2+110.5%
Property Crime317.1F4536163.6+93.8%
Homicide5.2F210.5+875.9%
Rape5.2D693.5+47.0%
Robbery5.2B2255.8-10.6%
Aggravated Assault46.8F60922.3+110.2%
Burglary20.8B57224.0-13.5%
Larceny249.5F3254116.4+114.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft46.8F69422.2+111.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lake City 2 miles
A 35.3
A 70.5
Violent: 84.2% lower
Property: 77.8% lower
Morrow 3 miles
B 95.1
F 713.3
Violent: 57.5% lower
Property: 124.9% higher
Riverdale 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 6.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 97.8% lower
Hapeville 4 miles
A 30.3
F 409.0
Violent: 86.4% lower
Property: 29.0% higher
College Park 5 miles
F 286.8
F 645.2
Violent: 28.3% higher
Property: 103.5% higher