Official crime data and safety statistics for Sugar hill, Georgia
Last Updated: January 2026 | Sources: NeighborhoodScout (FBI-reported data), CrimeGrade.org (cost estimates)
The figures below reflect the most recent FBI-reported crime data summarized by NeighborhoodScout. Rates are shown per 1,000 residents for consistency and to avoid distortion from small population changes.
| Crime Category | Annual Incidents | Rate per 1,000 | Victim Risk | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime (Total) | ~35 | 1.4 | 1 in 714 | Very Low |
| Property Crime (Total) | ~200 | 7.9 | 1 in 127 | Below Average |
| All Crime | ~235 | 9.3 | 1 in 108 | Low Risk |
Crime-related costs include tangible expenses such as law enforcement, judicial costs, insurance impacts, and direct victim losses. These figures are estimates intended for planning and comparison.
| Cost Metric | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Household | $740 | CrimeGrade estimated tangible cost |
| Cost Per Resident | $244 | Reflects low incident volume |
| Comparison Context | Below U.S. & GA averages | Driven by low violent crime exposure |
Sugar Hill performs substantially better than both state and national benchmarks, particularly in violent crime exposure, placing it among the safer suburban communities in metro Atlanta.
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 1.4 per 1,000 | Well below national median |
| Property Crime Rate | 7.9 per 1,000 | Below metro Atlanta average |
| Overall Crime | 9.3 per 1,000 | Low overall exposure |
