Crime in Atlanta is down citywide, with significant reductions in homicides, auto thefts, and robberies. Zone 3, located in southeast Atlanta, has seen the most significant decrease in crime.

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.

While some were marginal shifts, the data available for New York showed a rise from 27 to 37 and Texas from 89 to 98. Both states have seen high-profile killings in 2024, including a woman burned to ...