Safest Counties in Georgia

Top 15 Georgia counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Baker County

98/100

State Avg Safety Score

49/100

Counties Ranked

159

of 159 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Georgia

1

Baker County

Baker County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

2

Chattahoochee County

Chattahoochee County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

3

Dade County

Dade County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

4

Dooly County

Dooly County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

5

Johnson County

Johnson County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

6

Miller County

Miller County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

7

Quitman County

Quitman County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

8

Stewart County

Stewart County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

9

Taliaferro County

Taliaferro County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

10

Toombs County

Toombs County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

11

Webster County

Webster County, Georgia

Violent: 0.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K
98/100

Safety Score

12

Echols County

Echols County, Georgia

Violent: 54.0 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 54.0 per 100K
93/100

Safety Score

13

Taylor County

Taylor County, Georgia

Violent: 12.8 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 128.2 per 100K
92/100

Safety Score

14

Walker County

Walker County, Georgia

Violent: 27.9 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 233.6 per 100K
88/100

Safety Score

15

Ware County

Ware County, Georgia

Violent: 75.2 per 100K( vs national avg)Property: 267.3 per 100K
85/100

Safety Score

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Georgia?

Baker County is the safest county in Georgia with a safety score of 98/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Georgia county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Georgia?

The top 5 safest counties in Georgia are: 1. Baker County (98/100), 2. Chattahoochee County (98/100), 3. Dade County (98/100), 4. Dooly County (98/100), 5. Johnson County (98/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.