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Is Lilburn, Georgia Safe?

Population 16,369 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,369, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lilburn earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,395 per 100K.

Lilburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLilburnGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1902.12019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1395.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1902/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lilburn

Violent crime in Lilburn is close to the national average. The rate of 364.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1902.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,395 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lilburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,395
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lilburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lilburn
364.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lilburn
1902.1
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lilburn Safety

Is Lilburn safe?
Not especially. Lilburn earns a C with a crime rate of 226.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lilburn?
226.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1902.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lilburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lilburn's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,395 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lilburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lilburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lilburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lilburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Lilburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lilburn compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Lilburn ranks behind about 61% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lilburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lilburn?
Bad. A C grade and 226.7 per-thousand rate put Lilburn below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lilburn?
364.7 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (76), 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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