Atlanta neighborhood

Crime in Perkerson

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Perkerson neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

405Reported incidents

3,287Residents

$29,293Median income

At a glance

Perkerson crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

308

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Perkerson crime map

Reported crime density across and around Perkerson.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Perkerson

Theft86

Assault66

Other60

Drug Offense52

Arrest36

Retail Theft35

Shooting21

Burglary19

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Perkerson

OtherApr 1, 2026
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
AssaultApr 1, 2026
2370 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
2315 PERKERSON RD SW, Atlanta, GA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
TheftMar 30, 2026
777 CLEVELAND AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Drug OffenseMar 27, 2026
387 CLEVELAND AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
Drug Equipment Violations
ArrestMar 26, 2026
2685 BEELER DR SW, Atlanta, GA
Disorderly Conduct
TheftMar 26, 2026
349 CLEVELAND AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
AssaultMar 23, 2026
655 CLEVELAND AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
AssaultMar 22, 2026
516 POMONA CIR SW, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
ShootingMar 21, 2026
515 PEGG RD SW, Atlanta, GA
Aggravated Assault

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Perkerson

EdgewoodD+4,213 residents Old Fourth WardD+11,583 residents West EndD5,011 residents Sweet AuburnD2,948 residents

FAQ

Perkerson safety: common questions

Is Perkerson a safe neighborhood in Atlanta?

Perkerson has a crime safety grade of D+, making it a higher-crime area of Atlanta. Our analysis counted 405 reported incidents in Perkerson, including 97 violent and 308 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Perkerson?

The most frequently reported offense in Perkerson is Theft.