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East Ellijay, GA has safety grade D, a population of about 707, an overall crime rate near 3,678 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether East Ellijay, GA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for East Ellijay, GA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City East Ellijay, GA

East Ellijay, GA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 34.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

3.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

34.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

26

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

East Ellijay, GA demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

With property crimes being more prevalent (92.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 26 incidents suggests East Ellijay maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

East Ellijay demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/26/2026

East Ellijay, GA Crime Analysis

Based on the data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1325356, a total of 26 crimes were reported. The predominant crime category is property crime, accounting for 24 of the total incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the sole sub-category reported, with all 24 incidents falling under this classification. The remaining 2 crimes fall under the category of assault, specifically Assault Offenses. Given that the GEOID 16000US1325356 corresponds to Dublin, Georgia, let's analyze the data in context. Dublin, Georgia has an estimated population of around 16,000. Assuming the provided crime data represents a specific period (e.g., a year), we can calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. The overall crime rate would be approximately 162.5 per 100,000 people (26/16000 * 100,000). The property crime rate is about 150 per 100,000 (24/16000 * 100,000), and the violent crime rate (assault) is roughly 12.5 per 100,000 (2/16000 * 100,000). To provide a safety score and grade, we need to compare these rates to national averages and other cities of similar size. Without that comparative data, it's difficult to assign a definitive safety score. However, the relatively low number of violent crimes (assault) suggests that the primary safety concern is property crime, specifically theft. The median household income for Dublin, Georgia is approximately $36,000. There is no zip code data or crime map data provided. *Insights:** The data suggests that Dublin, Georgia, faces a higher risk of property crime, particularly larceny/theft, compared to violent crime. Focused efforts on preventing theft, such as increased security measures and community awareness programs, could be beneficial. Further analysis would require comparing these rates to state and national averages, as well as considering factors like socioeconomic conditions and law enforcement resources.

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Safest Zip Codes
10
30151
#1
Pickens County Area
30
Safety
7.0
Per 1K
7
Total Crimes

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30259
#2
Coweta County Area
32
Safety
6.8
Per 1K
7
Total Crimes

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30905
#3
Richmond County Area
35
Safety
6.5
Per 1K
6
Total Crimes

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30756
#4
Whitfield County Area
36
Safety
6.4
Per 1K
6
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
30354
#1
Fulton County Area
0
Safety
87.9
Per 1K
88
Total Crimes
30336
#2
Fulton County Area
0
Safety
67.8
Per 1K
68
Total Crimes
30334
#3
Fulton County Area
0
Safety
50.5
Per 1K
50
Total Crimes
30310
#4
Fulton County Area
0
Safety
54.4
Per 1K
54
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in East Ellijay, GA

PulseReal currently grades East Ellijay, GA as D. The population used for these rates is 707. The overall crime rate on this page is about 3,678 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in East Ellijay, GA.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for East Ellijay, GA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

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