Official crime data and safety statistics for Atlanta, Georgia
Last Updated: January 2026 | Sources: Atlanta Police Department (2023 year-end release), WABE reporting on APD-provided figures, Atlanta News First reporting on APD figures, BJS “Crime Known to Law Enforcement, 2023”
The figures below are sourced from APD’s year-end release and reputable local reporting that explicitly attributes statistics to APD. This section avoids publishing a “total crime rate” or computed per-100k totals unless calculated from a clearly cited dataset export.
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change | Source Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicides | 171 | 135 | ≈ -21% | APD year-end release |
| Shooting Incidents | 578 | 490 | -18% | APD year-end release |
| Crimes Against People | — | — | -17% | WABE reporting APD-provided figure |
| Rape | — | — | -51% | Atlanta News First citing APD figures |
| Aggravated Assault | — | — | -16% | Atlanta News First citing APD figures |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | — | — | +61% | Atlanta News First citing APD figures |
| Shoplifting | — | — | +22% | Atlanta News First citing APD figures |
| Firearms Confiscated | — | 3,197 | — | APD year-end release |
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) published national offense rates for 2023 based on offenses reported by law enforcement. These are included for year-matched context.
| Measure | 2023 Rate (per 100,000) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Offenses (U.S.) | 387.8 | BJS national estimate for 2023 |
| Property Offenses (U.S.) | 2,015.2 | BJS national estimate for 2023 |
