Lawndale, CA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lawndale Police Department serves the city of Lawndale, CA in Los Angeles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 979 violent crimes and 2,064 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.3 per 100k residents, which is 12.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.6 per 100k, 10.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate93.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents979 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,064 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,115 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.3 | B | 979 | 106.2 | -12.2% |
| Property Crime | 146.6 | B | 2064 | 163.6 | -10.4% |
| Robbery | 16.7 | F | 164 | 5.8 | +186.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.0 | F | 403 | 22.3 | +79.6% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 307 | 24.0 | -16.8% |
| Larceny | 76.6 | B | 1115 | 116.4 | -34.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.3 | F | 624 | 22.2 | +95.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | A 51.6 | C 193.6 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 32.1% higher |
| Avalon | 0 miles | A 30.8 | C 184.7 | Violent: 67.0% lower Property: 26.0% higher |
| Bellflower | 0 miles | C 99.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 7.0% higher Property: 22.6% higher |
| La Habra Heights | 0 miles | A 37.4 | A 56.1 | Violent: 59.9% lower Property: 61.7% lower |
| Westlake Village | 0 miles | A 26.5 | A 106.0 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 27.7% lower |