Atlanta neighborhood

Crime in West Lake

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

102Reported incidents

1,394Residents

$33,164Median income

At a glance

West Lake crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

West Lake crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Lake.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in West Lake

Theft25

Assault21

Other21

Drug Offense8

Shooting8

Burglary7

Vandalism7

Arrest4

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Lake

Drug OffenseMar 27, 2026
198 W LAKE DR NW, Atlanta, GA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
OtherMar 26, 2026
257 W LAKE DR NW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
BurglaryMar 21, 2026
184 W LAKE AVE NW, Atlanta, GA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
AssaultMar 19, 2026
1689 W LAKE CT NW, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
Drug OffenseMar 16, 2026
5 GARDENIA DR NW, Atlanta, GA
Drug Equipment Violations
VandalismMar 6, 2026
64 LEATHERS CIR NW, Atlanta, GA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
OtherMar 3, 2026
1642 W LAKE CT NW, Atlanta, GA
All Other Offenses
VandalismFeb 26, 2026
1588 EZRA CHURCH DR NW, Atlanta, GA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
AssaultFeb 25, 2026
108 HOLLY RD NW, Atlanta, GA
Simple Assault
ShootingFeb 20, 2026
287 RICHARDSON RD NW, Atlanta, GA
Aggravated Assault

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Neighborhoods near West Lake

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FAQ

West Lake safety: common questions

Is West Lake a safe neighborhood in Atlanta?

West Lake has a crime safety grade of F, making it a higher-crime area of Atlanta. Our analysis counted 102 reported incidents in West Lake, including 30 violent and 72 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Lake?

The most frequently reported offense in West Lake is Theft.