Atlanta neighborhood

Crime in Sweet Auburn

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

857Reported incidents

2,948Residents

$45,956Median income

At a glance

Sweet Auburn crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

139

Violent incidents

718

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Sweet Auburn crime map

Reported crime density across and around Sweet Auburn.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Sweet Auburn

Theft237

Drug Offense179

Other130

Assault98

Arrest71

Vandalism63

Shooting31

Burglary18

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Sweet Auburn

Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
377 DECATUR ST SE, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
OtherApr 1, 2026
49 BOULEVARD SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
TheftApr 1, 2026
323 EDGEWOOD AVE SE, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
VandalismMar 30, 2026
115 HILLIARD ST SE, Atlanta, GA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
TheftMar 28, 2026
442 GARTRELL ST SE, Atlanta, GA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
AssaultMar 28, 2026
375 AUBURN AVE NE, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
ArrestMar 28, 2026
18 WILLIAM HOLMES BORDERS DR NE, Atlanta, GA
Disorderly Conduct
Drug OffenseMar 27, 2026
N/A, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
AssaultMar 26, 2026
330 AUBURN POINTE DR SE, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
Drug OffenseMar 26, 2026
349 DECATUR ST SE, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Sweet Auburn

PerkersonD+3,287 residents West EndD5,011 residents Glenrose HeightsD4,928 residents GreenbriarD4,161 residents

FAQ

Sweet Auburn safety: common questions

Is Sweet Auburn a safe neighborhood in Atlanta?

Sweet Auburn has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Atlanta. Our analysis counted 857 reported incidents in Sweet Auburn, including 139 violent and 718 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Sweet Auburn?

The most frequently reported offense in Sweet Auburn is Theft.