CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D+

Is Lawrenceville, Georgia Safe?

Population 32,822 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 32,822, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lawrenceville earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,993 per 100K.

Lawrenceville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawrencevilleGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.4320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2230.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1993.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2230/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawrenceville

Violent crime in Lawrenceville is below the national average. The rate of 241.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2230.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,993 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawrenceville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,993
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lawrenceville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceville
241.4
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceville
2230.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrenceville Safety

Is Lawrenceville safe?
Not especially. Lawrenceville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lawrenceville?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2230.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawrenceville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lawrenceville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,993 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lawrenceville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lawrenceville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lawrenceville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lawrenceville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lawrenceville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Lawrenceville compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Lawrenceville ranks behind about 69% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lawrenceville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lawrenceville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put Lawrenceville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawrenceville?
241.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Georgia

Similar-sized communities in Georgia. Compare crime rates across the state.

D
See crime rates in Pooler32,744 pop · Grade D
D
See crime rates in Chamblee32,334 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in McDonough33,395 pop · Grade C
C-
See crime rates in Duluth33,815 pop · Grade C-
D
See crime rates in LaGrange34,730 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in Dalton35,322 pop · Grade C
View all Georgia city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Lawrenceville

Get weekly safety updates for Lawrenceville

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities