Savannah, GA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Savannah, GA Crime & Safety (2026)

Is Savannah, GA safe in 2026?

Savannah earns an overall crime grade of D+ city-wide, but that headline number tells only part of the story. When you break down all 115 analyzed neighborhoods, 69% receive a safe rating of A or B, while only 16% fall into the higher-crime D or F tier. That means roughly two out of every three Savannah neighborhoods are genuinely low-crime environments. Island communities like Dutch Island (A+), Isle of Hope (A+), and Skidaway Island (A+) consistently rank among the safest, while a small cluster of neighborhoods — most notably Blackshear (F) and Hudson Hill / Bayview (F) — pull the city-wide average down significantly. Visitors and prospective residents who research neighborhood grades before choosing where to stay or live will find that Savannah's safety picture is far more nuanced than any single letter grade suggests.

What is the crime rate in Savannah, GA?

Savannah's crime landscape in 2026 reflects a city of stark contrasts. Across 115 neighborhoods, 34.8% earn an A grade and 33.9% earn a B grade, meaning roughly 69 neighborhoods are classified as safe or very safe. On the other end, 13% of neighborhoods grade D and 2.6% grade F — the latter category includes Blackshear and Hudson Hill / Bayview, which represent concentrated pockets of elevated crime activity. An additional 15.7% of neighborhoods fall in the C range, indicating moderate risk. Contextual factors matter here: Savannah's unemployment rate sits at 8.4% and its poverty rate at 20.4%, both of which correlate with crime concentration in specific districts like Hitch Village / Fred Wessels Homes (D-) and Jackson Park (D-). Understanding which specific neighborhood tier you're in — not just the city-wide D+ — is the most actionable data point for residents and visitors alike.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Savannah?

Ten neighborhoods in Savannah achieved the top A+ safety grade in our 2026 analysis. Here's how they break down by population and median income:

• Dutch Island — A+ | Pop: 1,656 | Median income: $161,414
• Skidaway Island — A+ | Pop: 4,430 | Median income: $127,538
• Isle of Hope — A+ | Pop: 1,671 | Median income: $115,354
• Burntpot Island — A+ | Pop: 89 | Median income: $119,462
• Talahi Island — A+ | Pop: 1,359 | Median income: $97,340
• Pigeon Island — A+ | Pop: 179 | Median income: $96,600
• Hutchinson Island — A+ | Pop: 8 | Median income: $62,500
• Sylvan Island — A+ | Pop: 1,691 | Median income: $42,812
• Wylly Island — A+ | Pop: 476 | Median income: $41,818
• Green Island — A+ | Pop: 906 | Median income: $154,463

Notably, Skidaway Island is the most populous A+ neighborhood with over 4,400 residents, making it a practical option for families seeking both safety and community size. It's also worth highlighting that Sylvan Island and Wylly Island achieve A+ grades despite having median incomes well below the city median of $46,149, demonstrating that top safety grades aren't exclusively tied to high income levels. Combined, these 10 A+ neighborhoods represent a broad range of community profiles — all sharing the distinction of being among the lowest-crime areas in the city.

Which neighborhoods in Savannah have the highest crime?

Our 2026 analysis identified 3 neighborhoods graded F (2.6% of all analyzed areas) and 15 neighborhoods graded D (13%), together accounting for about 16% of Savannah's neighborhood landscape. The highest-concern areas include:

• Blackshear — Grade: F
• Hudson Hill / Bayview — Grade: F
• Hitch Village / Fred Wessels Homes — Grade: D-
• Jackson Park — Grade: D-
• Benjamin Van Clark Park — Grade: D-

These neighborhoods are geographically concentrated rather than spread evenly across the city, which is a common pattern in mid-sized Southern metros with high poverty rates. Savannah's 20.4% poverty rate and 8.4% unemployment rate — both elevated relative to national benchmarks — contribute to the conditions that sustain higher crime in these specific districts. If you're evaluating a property or planning a route near any of these areas, cross-referencing the interactive crime map for the most current incident data is strongly recommended.

Is Savannah a good place to live in 2026?

Whether Savannah is a good fit depends heavily on where in Savannah you land. Consider the numbers: the city's median home value is $158,665 and median rent is $1,049/month — both well below national averages — making it one of the more affordable mid-sized cities in the Southeast. The median household income of $46,149 pairs reasonably with those housing costs. From a pure safety standpoint, 69% of Savannah's 115 neighborhoods grade A or B, giving prospective residents a solid selection of low-crime communities to choose from. Island neighborhoods like Isle of Hope, Skidaway Island, and Talahi Island offer A+ safety grades alongside established community infrastructure. The trade-off is the city's overall D+ crime grade, driven by a concentrated subset of higher-crime neighborhoods, and economic headwinds including an 8.4% unemployment rate and 20.4% poverty rate. For buyers and renters who do their homework on neighborhood-level grades, Savannah offers genuine value — affordable housing, cultural richness, and a majority of safe neighborhoods — with the caveat that neighborhood selection matters more here than in cities with more uniform safety profiles.

How does Savannah's neighborhood safety break down by grade?

Across all 115 neighborhoods analyzed, here is the full grade distribution for Savannah in 2026:

• Grade A — 40 neighborhoods (34.8%): Very low crime; includes all 10 A+ island communities
• Grade B — 39 neighborhoods (33.9%): Low to moderate crime; broadly safe for families and individuals
• Grade C — 18 neighborhoods (15.7%): Moderate crime; situational awareness recommended
• Grade D — 15 neighborhoods (13%): Elevated crime; includes D- areas like Hitch Village / Fred Wessels Homes and Jackson Park
• Grade F — 3 neighborhoods (2.6%): Highest crime concentration; includes Blackshear and Hudson Hill / Bayview

The combined A+B share of 69% is a meaningful indicator that the majority of Savannah's residential fabric is relatively safe. The D+F share of 15.6% — while representing a minority of neighborhoods — is concentrated enough geographically to significantly impact the city-wide crime grade. This distribution underscores why using a neighborhood-level crime map, rather than relying solely on city-wide averages, is essential for making informed decisions about where to live, work, or visit in Savannah.