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Is Lawndale, California Safe?

Population 29,892 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,892, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lawndale earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,121 per 100K.

Lawndale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawndaleCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.6333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.12099.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1121.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

200.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1739/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawndale

Violent crime in Lawndale is below the national average. The rate of 262.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,121 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawndale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary186
069% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,121
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lawndale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawndale
262.6
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawndale
1739.1
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawndale Safety

Is Lawndale safe?
It depends on where in Lawndale you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Lawndale?
200.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawndale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lawndale has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lawndale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lawndale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lawndale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lawndale?
No. Crime in Lawndale has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Lawndale compare to other cities in California?
Middle of the pack for California. Lawndale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among California cities.
How safe is Lawndale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lawndale?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawndale?
262.6 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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