The report highlights aggravated assault as the most common crime in Atlanta, as well as in the top three cities on the list: ...

As in any large U.S. city, violent crime is an issue in Atlanta. Recent years have seen sharp increases in homicides and shootings. The Downtown and Midtown areas have been most affected.

Journalists on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s crime and public safety team cover fatal shootings, stabbings and beatings with depressing regularity, but we don’t consider this work routine.

which includes much of southeast Atlanta, was recognized for having the largest reduction in crime in 2024. By the numbers: Police chief Darin Schierbaum said overall crime dropped 5% in 2024.