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Roswell, Georgia: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Roswell, 63% lower than the rate across Georgia (3.0). The median household income is $128,654 and the median home value is $567,100. Population: about 92,621 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Roswell?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Roswell at 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (102 in all). That is 63% lower than the Georgia rate (3.0), and 66% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 697 (7.6 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 67% between 2021 and 2025 (311 to 102).
| Offense (2025) | Roswell count | Per 1,000 | Georgia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 102 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 16 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 74 | 0.80 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 697 | 7.6 | 14.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 64 | 0.69 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 579 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 54 | 0.59 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Roswell changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 311 | 1,351 | 5 |
| 2022 | 177 | 1,127 | 5 |
| 2023 | 174 | 1,147 | 0 |
| 2024 | 149 | 937 | 2 |
| 2025 | 102 | 697 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Roswell Police Department's own reports.
How does Roswell compare with Georgia?
The median household income in Roswell is $128,654, 66% higher than the Georgia median ($77,353). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $567,100, and half of renters pay more than $1,810 a month. About 92,621 people live on 41 square miles of land, roughly 2,274 per square mile. The city lies in Fulton County and Cobb County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Roswell | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,621 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $128,654 | $77,353 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $567,100 | $303,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,810 | $1,393 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 66.0% | 34.9% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Roswell?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in Roswell. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Willow Lake Dam (51 ft) and Lower Nesbit Ferry Lake Dam (42 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Fulton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Roswell?
Georgia does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Roswell city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Roswell?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 16 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historical Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Roswell
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Roswell city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Silver Dollar (Roswell).
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map inside the Roswell city limits: Alpharetta Street Bottle Shop (Roswell), Captain's Liquor and Wine, Centennial Beer, Wine, and Spirits (Roswell), Cherry's (Roswell), Cork Haus Wine & Spitits, Graceleaf Elixirs (Roswell), Infinity Beverage (Roswell), J's Beverage Depot (Roswell) and 8 more. Georgia has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Roswell city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Roswell?
In 2025, Roswell had 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (102 reported), 63% lower than the Georgia rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 7.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Roswell?
$128,654 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,353 for Georgia.
How much do homes cost in Roswell?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $567,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $303,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Roswell?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Fulton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Alpharetta, GA (5 mi) · Dunwoody, GA (7 mi) · Sandy Springs, GA (8 mi) · Johns Creek, GA (8 mi) · Brookhaven, GA (12 mi) · Marietta, GA (12 mi)
More: Georgia statewide numbers · county pages: Fulton County and Cobb County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Roswell city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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