The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lawndale, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$16.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lawndale, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,470 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lawndale in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Lawndale, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lawndale ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of cities but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to Lawndale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lawndale is 28.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lawndale Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lawndale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lawndale, CA see the most incidents - about 154 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 71 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lawndale, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Lawndale for 2025 is $15,962,620. This translates to approximately $471 per resident and $1,470 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Lawndale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lawndale Compared to Other Cities?

Lawndale, CA:	$471
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lawndale is $471 per year, which is $6 more than the national average and $20 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lawndale:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $917 more than in Lawndale.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $258 less than in Lawndale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lawndale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Lawndale	Cost per Lawndale Resident
Murder	$3.16 million	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.08 million	$32
Robbery	$1.08 million	$32
Assault	$2.85 million	$84
Kidnapping	$235,823	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3.97 million	$117
Burglary	$601,783	$18
Theft	$1.71 million	$51
Arson	$201,418	$6
Vandalism	$560,157	$17
Animal Cruelty	$4,217	$0
Drug Crimes	$423,826	$12
Identity Theft	$78,800	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$15,962,620	$471

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lawndale, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lawndale totals $27,469,977 ($810 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $43,432,597 ($1,281 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Lawndale crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lawndale has 3, have the same problem. Of Lawndale’s 33,916 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Lawndale Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lawndale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.931
Robbery	1.012
Rape	0.5255
Murder	0.0496
Total Violent Crime	4.518 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.763
Vehicle Theft	7.551
Burglary	1.956
Arson	0.2459
Total Property Crime	19.52 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1147
Drug Crimes	1.689
Vandalism	2.312
Identity Theft	0.3002
Animal Cruelty	0.0168
Total "Other" Rate	4.433 (A-)

Individual Lawndale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lawndale is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lawndale.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hawthorne, CA	C	D	D+
Del Aire, CA	B-	C	C-
Manhattan Beach, CA	D	D+	D-
Gardena, CA	D	D-	D-
Redondo Beach, CA	D	D+	D-
Hermosa Beach, CA	D-	D	F
Lennox, CA	D+	D	D
Torrance, CA	D+	D+	D-
West Athens, CA	D	D	D-
El Segundo, CA	D+	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lawndale is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Xenia, OH	C+	B-	B-
Culpeper, VA	C+	B	B
Williston, ND	D	C	C
Cooper City, FL	A	A	A
Woodbury, NJ	B	A	A
Chester, PA	D+	D-	D-
Cabot, AR	C-	D+	D+
Burlington, NJ	B-	B+	B+
Brooklyn Center, MN	D	C-	C-
Bowling Green, OH	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Lawndale is safer than the California state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lawndale, CA average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lawndale schools on SchoolGrade

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