Lawrenceville, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lawrenceville Police Department serves the city of Lawrenceville, GA in Gwinnett County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,506 violent crimes and 2,272 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.6 per 100k, 1.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate94.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,506 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,272 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate137.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,811 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.8 | B | 1506 | 106.2 | -10.8% |
| Property Crime | 166.6 | C | 2272 | 163.6 | +1.9% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 32 | 3.5 | -7.5% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 60 | 5.8 | +68.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 247 | 22.3 | -56.0% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 234 | 24.0 | -59.2% |
| Larceny | 137.2 | C | 1811 | 116.4 | +17.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.6 | B | 222 | 22.2 | -11.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwanee | 0 miles | A 47.3 | F 292.3 | Violent: 50.1% lower Property: 75.4% higher |
| Duluth | 8 miles | B 77.8 | C 161.9 | Violent: 17.9% lower Property: 2.8% lower |
| Lilburn | 8 miles | A 55.2 | F 276.0 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 65.7% higher |
| Snellville | 9 miles | B 70.2 | C 171.2 | Violent: 25.9% lower Property: 2.7% higher |
| Norcross | 11 miles | C 112.4 | C 163.0 | Violent: 18.6% higher Property: 2.2% lower |