Elberton, GA has safety grade D, a population of about 4,342, an overall crime rate near 2,971 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 Elberton, GA is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Elberton, GA for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Elberton, GA
Elberton, GA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 14.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 13.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
14.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Elberton, 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
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (47.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 129 incidents suggests Elberton maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Elberton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Elberton, GA Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US1326616, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of reported incidents, with a total count of 55 out of 129 total crimes. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 29 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property with 19 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering is relatively lower with 4 incidents, while Motor Vehicle Theft and Stolen Property Offenses are the least frequent, with 2 and 1 incidents respectively. Assault is the second most significant crime category, with a total count of 61 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Sex offenses are less frequent, totaling 6 incidents, primarily consisting of Kidnapping/Abduction (4 incidents, with a duplicate entry) and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1 incident). The "others" category, encompassing Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents) and Fraud Offenses (5 incidents), accounts for a smaller portion of the overall crime landscape, totaling 7 incidents.
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Safety87.9
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Total Crimes30336
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Per 1K68
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Total Crimes30310
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Safety54.4
Per 1K54
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FAQ about crime in Elberton, GA
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 Elberton, GA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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