Dawsonville Crime Statistics & Data

Key Findings

• Dawsonville is safer than 70% of cities in the United States and ranks 87th percentile for safety, demonstrating exceptional public safety performance.
• In 2022, Dawsonville recorded 40 total crimes: 8 violent crimes and 32 property crimes, maintaining its reputation as one of North Georgia's safest communities.
• Residents have a 1 in 98 chance of becoming a crime victim, with violent crime risk at just 1 in 499, reflecting strong community policing and low population density.
• The violent crime rate of 200 per 100,000 is significantly low, representing 46% lower than the national average of 370 per 100,000.
• Property crime stands at 820 per 100,000 residents, which is 58% lower than the national average of 1,954.
• Crime costs each household approximately $855 annually, primarily driven by security investments and insurance premiums typical for mountain communities.
• The southwest part of Dawsonville is considered the safest area with violent crime rates of approximately 1 in 813, while the city maintains consistent safety across all neighborhoods.
• Known as the "Birthplace of Stock Car Racing," Dawsonville is the county seat of Dawson County with 4,147 residents, famous as the hometown of NASCAR legends Bill Elliott and Chase Elliott, where moonshine runners during Prohibition developed the driving skills that led to the creation of NASCAR.