Atlanta neighborhood

Crime in South Atlanta

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

163Reported incidents

1,802Residents

$26,304Median income

At a glance

South Atlanta crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

129

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

South Atlanta crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Atlanta.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in South Atlanta

Theft46

Other29

Assault26

Drug Offense25

Arrest14

Shooting8

Vandalism8

Burglary7

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Atlanta

Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
1587 JONESBORO RD SE, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
OtherMar 20, 2026
180 HARRIETT ST SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
TheftMar 18, 2026
1316 LAKEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
TheftMar 15, 2026
57 HARDWICK ST SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
OtherMar 15, 2026
42 PARK AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 14, 2026
1265 LAKEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
TheftMar 12, 2026
180 HARRIETT ST SE, Atlanta, GA
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
AssaultMar 9, 2026
1265 LAKEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
Intimidation
TheftMar 6, 2026
1396 LAKEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
Drug OffenseMar 6, 2026
1591 LAKEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Atlanta

Carver HillsF+583 residents Scotts CrossingF967 residents The Villages at CarverF736 residents MechanicsvilleF3,651 residents

FAQ

South Atlanta safety: common questions

Is South Atlanta a safe neighborhood in Atlanta?

South Atlanta has a crime safety grade of F, making it a higher-crime area of Atlanta. Our analysis counted 163 reported incidents in South Atlanta, including 34 violent and 129 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Atlanta?

The most frequently reported offense in South Atlanta is Theft.