Official crime data and safety statistics for Kennesaw, Georgia
Last Updated: December 2024 | Sources: FBI UCR 2023, AreaVibes, NeighborhoodScout
Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for 2023, Kennesaw demonstrates a crime profile that is significantly below national averages. The city recorded 393 total crimes, showing a 15% improvement over the previous year.
| Crime Category | 2023 Incidents | Rate per 100K | vs. National Avg | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Violent Crimes | 64 | 194 | -47.5% | Below Average |
| Total Property Crimes | 329 | 998 | -49% | Below Average |
| Total All Crimes | 393 | 1,192 | -49% | Significantly Below Average |
| Violent Crime Victim Risk | 1 in 515 | -- | Much lower risk | Safe |
| Property Crime Victim Risk | 1 in 100 | -- | Lower than average | Below Average Risk |
| Overall Victim Risk | 1 in 93 | -- | Better than average | Lower Risk |
Crime creates measurable economic costs for Kennesaw households, including security investments, insurance premiums, and property impacts. The city's crime-related costs reflect law enforcement operations, victim expenses, and offender-related economic losses.
| Cost Category | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Household Cost | $1,337 | Total estimated cost of crime per household |
| Per Resident Annual Cost | $504 | Total crime-related costs distributed per resident |
| Criminal Justice System Costs | 54.2% | Law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment expenses |
| Direct Victim Costs | 34.1% | Damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages |
Kennesaw achieved a 15% reduction in total crime from the previous year to 2023. While violent crime increased by 33%, this represents a small numerical change from historically low levels. Property crime decreased by 20.5%, continuing a positive long-term trend.
| Metric | Previous Year | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes | 462 | 393 | -15% |
| Violent Crimes | 48 | 64 | +33% |
| Property Crimes | 414 | 329 | -20.5% |
Kennesaw performs well compared to both Cobb County and Georgia state averages, with crime rates substantially below national benchmarks across all major categories.
| Location | Overall Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw | 1,192 per 100K | 194 per 100K | 998 per 100K | 59th Percentile |
| Cobb County | 1,718 per 100K | 218 per 100K | 1,500 per 100K | 53rd Percentile |
| Georgia Average | 2,407 per 100K | 400 per 100K | 2,007 per 100K | -- |
| National Average | 2,324 per 100K | 370 per 100K | 1,954 per 100K | 50th Percentile |
