Atlanta neighborhood

Crime in Sylvan Hills

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

519Reported incidents

5,080Residents

$39,104Median income

At a glance

Sylvan Hills crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

155

Violent incidents

364

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Sylvan Hills crime map

Reported crime density across and around Sylvan Hills.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Sylvan Hills

Theft130

Assault111

Other82

Drug Offense49

Arrest33

Shooting29

Vandalism27

Burglary26

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Sylvan Hills

OtherApr 1, 2026
1591 MURPHY AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
TheftMar 30, 2026
2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Larceny
OtherMar 30, 2026
1734 CAHOON ST SW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 29, 2026
1547 MELROSE DR SW, Atlanta, GA
Intimidation
ArrestMar 28, 2026
1919 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA
Disorderly Conduct
DUI/TrafficMar 28, 2026
2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA
Driving Under the Influence
TheftMar 28, 2026
1016 BURNS DR SW, Atlanta, GA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
TheftMar 28, 2026
1498 MURPHY AVE SW, Atlanta, GA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
TheftMar 28, 2026
2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA
Purse-snatching
ShootingMar 27, 2026
915 ESTES DR SW, Atlanta, GA
Aggravated Assault

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Sylvan Hills

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FAQ

Sylvan Hills safety: common questions

Is Sylvan Hills a safe neighborhood in Atlanta?

Sylvan Hills has a crime safety grade of C-, making it a mid-range area of Atlanta. Our analysis counted 519 reported incidents in Sylvan Hills, including 155 violent and 364 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Sylvan Hills?

The most frequently reported offense in Sylvan Hills is Theft.