Downtown Atlanta — the Five Points core, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia State University, Sweet Auburn, and the Capitol district. As the densest commercial and civic district in the city, Downtown consistently posts the highest crime counts in Atlanta.
Over the 90 days ending May 2026, the APD recorded 2,003 crime incidents in Downtown, about 14% more than the previous 90 days. The most common were drug narcotic violations and destruction.
Key landmarks: Centennial Olympic Park · Five Points · Georgia State Capitol · Sweet Auburn · Georgia State University