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Is LaGrange, Georgia Safe?

Population 34,730 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in LaGrange runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,064 per 100K.

LaGrange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaGrangeGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.0320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2331.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate2064.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2331/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for LaGrange

Violent crime in LaGrange is below the national average. The rate of 305.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2331.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,064 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

LaGrange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,064
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How LaGrange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

LaGrange
305.0
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

LaGrange
2331.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LaGrange Safety

Is LaGrange safe?
Not especially. LaGrange earns a D with a crime rate of 263.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in LaGrange?
263.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2331.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is LaGrange safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. LaGrange's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,064 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in LaGrange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in LaGrange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the LaGrange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in LaGrange?
Crime rates have held steady in LaGrange, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does LaGrange compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. LaGrange ranks behind about 74% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is LaGrange to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in LaGrange?
Bad. A D grade and 263.6 per-thousand rate put LaGrange below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in LaGrange?
305.0 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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