Brookhaven Crime Statistics & Data

Key Findings

• Brookhaven achieved a remarkable 36% reduction in property crimes during 2024, with larceny incidents dropping 64% from 1,232 in 2023 to 443 in 2024.
• The city's overall crime rate of 1,578 per 100,000 residents is 32% lower than the national average of 2,324, earning recognition as the safest city within the Perimeter.
• Residents have a 1 in 63 chance of becoming a crime victim, significantly better than most metro Atlanta communities.
• Violent crime occurs at a rate of 152 per 100,000, which is 59% lower than the national average of 370 per 100,000.
• Property crime in Brookhaven stands at 1,426 per 100,000 residents, representing a 27% reduction from the national average of 1,954.
• Crime costs each household approximately $960 annually, reflecting the city's investment in proactive policing and community safety.
• Police response times average 2-3 minutes, among the fastest in the nation, with 61% of residents reporting they feel very safe in their community.
• Incorporated December 17, 2012 as DeKalb County's 11th city with a current population of 57,224, Brookhaven balances affluent residential neighborhoods with diverse commercial corridors, maintaining exceptional safety despite its urban density and position as Georgia's 16th largest city.