Monday, June 8, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Atlanta Crime Watch

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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


  • Other

    1591 MURPHY AVE SW, Atlanta, GA

    All Other Offenses

  • Theft

    2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA

    All Other Larceny

  • Other

    1734 CAHOON ST SW, Atlanta, GA

    All Other Offenses

  • Assault

    1547 MELROSE DR SW, Atlanta, GA

    Intimidation

  • Arrest

    1919 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA

    Disorderly Conduct

  • DUI/Traffic

    2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA

    Driving Under the Influence

  • Theft

    1016 BURNS DR SW, Atlanta, GA

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Theft

    1498 MURPHY AVE SW, Atlanta, GA

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Theft

    2091 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW, Atlanta, GA

    Purse-snatching

  • Shooting

    915 ESTES DR SW, Atlanta, GA

    Aggravated Assault

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.