Savannah, GA Crime Map

Savannah, GA Crime Overview: What the Data Shows

With a population of 284,429 and an overall crime grade of D+, Savannah presents a notably uneven safety picture across its 115 analyzed neighborhoods. That said, the city-wide safety rating lands at a moderate C, and the neighborhood-level data tells a more nuanced story: 34.8% of neighborhoods earned an A grade, another 33.9% scored a B, meaning nearly 69% of Savannah's neighborhoods qualify as genuinely safe places to live. Only 16% of neighborhoods fall into the D or F range, which is where the city's crime burden is most concentrated.

Safest and Highest-Crime Neighborhoods

Savannah's safest areas are clustered among its island communities. Dutch Island leads the pack with an A+ grade and a median household income of $161,414, followed closely by Green Island (A+, $154,463) and Skidaway Island (A+, $127,538), the latter being the most populous of the top-tier neighborhoods at 4,430 residents. Isle of Hope (A+, $115,354) and Talahi Island (A+, $97,340) round out a strong group of communities where residents consistently report low crime exposure. Notably, Wylly Island and Sylvan Island both achieved A+ grades despite median incomes of $41,818 and $42,812 respectively — well below the city median of $46,149 — demonstrating that high safety ratings are not exclusively tied to affluence. On the other end of the spectrum, Blackshear and Hudson Hill/Bayview both carry F grades, representing the highest-risk areas in the city. Hitch Village/Fred Wessels Homes, Jackson Park, and Benjamin Van Clark Park each earned D- grades, signaling persistently elevated crime relative to the rest of Savannah.

How Crime Grades Distribute Across the City

Of the 115 neighborhoods analyzed, 40 earned an A and 39 earned a B, together accounting for more than two-thirds of the city. Eighteen neighborhoods scored a C, representing a middle tier where crime is present but not dominant. Fifteen neighborhoods received a D, and three scored an F — a small but significant cluster that disproportionately shapes Savannah's overall D+ city grade. This distribution suggests that Savannah's crime problem, while real, is geographically concentrated rather than spread evenly across the metro area. Residents who choose their location carefully have a strong statistical likelihood of landing in a safe neighborhood.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime Patterns

Savannah's crime profile reflects patterns common to cities with an 8.4% unemployment rate and a 20.4% poverty rate. Property crime — including vehicle break-ins, theft, and burglary — tends to be the more widespread concern, affecting a broader range of neighborhoods including some that otherwise score well. Violent crime, by contrast, is more tightly clustered in the lower-graded neighborhoods like Blackshear and Hudson Hill/Bayview, where socioeconomic stress is most acute. The city's median household income of $46,149 and median home value of $158,665 reflect a community where economic pressure can translate into opportunistic property offenses even in relatively safe zip codes. Understanding this distinction helps residents calibrate their actual risk rather than treating the D+ city grade as a uniform warning.

Using the Interactive Crime Map to Make Smarter Decisions

Savannah's interactive crime map is a practical tool for several distinct groups. Home buyers weighing neighborhoods like Skidaway Island against areas closer to downtown can use the grade data to benchmark safety alongside price — especially relevant given that the median home value sits at $158,665 and small differences in location can mean significant differences in risk. Renters paying the city's median rent of $1,049 per month benefit from knowing whether their prospective block falls in the 69% safe tier or the 16% higher-crime tier before signing a lease. Commuters navigating routes through the city can identify which corridors intersect with D- and F-grade neighborhoods, adjusting their patterns accordingly. For all users, the map converts raw crime data into actionable, neighborhood-specific intelligence — far more useful than a single citywide grade.