B-
63%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
34%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
81%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleOakwood/100k peopleGeorgia/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime246n/a (estimate)3,7132,1752,281
Murder0n/a0.07.15.7
Rape7n/a105.732.538.0
Robbery3n/a45.342.266.5
Assault6n/a90.6270.0264.1
Violent crime16n/a (estimate)242352364
Burglary20n/a301.9223.3250.7
Theft196n/a2,958.51,349.41,347.2
Vehicle theft14n/a211.3250.6318.7
Property crime230n/a (estimate)3,4721,8231,917

Oakwood crime map



The Oakwood crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oakwood as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oakwood crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oakwood crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Oakwood crime rates are 63% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Oakwood are 34% lower than the national average
      • In Oakwood you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Oakwood is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Oakwood has increased by 110%

      Oakwood, GA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Georgia has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Georgia has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Oakwood each year?
      • 4. Is the Oakwood crime rate higher or lower than the Georgia average?
      • 5. Oakwood is safer than 50% of all other cities in Georgia.
       
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      Daily Crime In Oakwood (per 100,000 people)

      The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Oakwood for every 100,000 residents. The Oakwood total amount of daily crime is 1.71 times more than the Georgia average and 1.63 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Oakwood, is 1.46 times less than the Georgia average, and it is 1.51 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Oakwood has a daily crime average that is 1.90 times more than the Georgia average and 1.81 times more than the daily national rate.

      How Safe is Oakwood (higher is better)

      Are people any safer living in Oakwood in comparison to other Georgia communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Oakwood safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Oakwood being safer than 50% of cities in Georgia and 42% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Georgia cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Oakwood. In conclusion, Oakwood ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oakwood

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oakwood is 1 in 415
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oakwood is 1 in 29
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Oakwood is 1 in 27
      Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Oakwood? In Oakwood, GA you have a 1 in 415 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oakwood.

      Year Over Year Crime In Oakwood (per 100,000 people)

      An ideal indicator of whether Oakwood is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Oakwood has increased by 404% and the rate of property crime in Oakwood has increased by 102%. The total crime rate in Oakwood has increased by 110% year to year.

      Oakwood police department

      Item Oakwood Georgia National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1611,364558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.94.03.3
      There are a total of 16 Oakwood police officers. This results in 3.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.1% less than the Georgia average and 20.3% greater than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Georgia

      State Total offenders Georgia /100K National /100K
      Georgia23,117275266
      There are a total of 23,117 sex offenders in Georgia. This yields a total of 275 sex offenders in Georgia per 100,000 residents which is 3% greater than the national average.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Hoschton, GA2,03955286341
      Dawsonville, GA3,065139717856
      Suwanee, GA20,444148766913
      Braselton, GA12,17839960999
      Pendergrass, GA84001,0081,008
      Lula, GA3,0611919901,181
      Cumming, GA6,5281929941,186
      Oakwood, GA4,1912423,4723,713

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Alfred, NY4,1934051,8692,274
      Spindale, NC4,1933541,8722,226
      Bonsall, CA4,194132604736
      Tiptonville, TN4,1944255761,001
      Sullivan City, TX4,1874101,0761,486
      Oakwood, GA4,1912423,4723,713
      Source: The Oakwood, GA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.