The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lovejoy, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$6.65 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lovejoy, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,217 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy, GA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lovejoy ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Lovejoy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lovejoy is 19.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lovejoy Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lovejoy varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Lovejoy, GA see the most incidents - about 123 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lovejoy, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Lovejoy for 2025 is $6,645,332. This translates to approximately $386 per resident and $1,217 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Lovejoy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Lovejoy, GA:	$386
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lovejoy is $386 per year, which is $78 less than the national average and $63 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lovejoy:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,190 more than in Lovejoy.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $212 less than in Lovejoy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lovejoy	Cost per Lovejoy Resident
Murder	$2.53 million	$147
Rape/Sexual Assault	$583,049	$34
Robbery	$172,342	$10
Assault	$573,733	$33
Kidnapping	$531,547	$31
Vehicle Theft	$603,525	$35
Burglary	$191,682	$11
Theft	$615,523	$36
Arson	$31,156	$2
Vandalism	$499,955	$29
Animal Cruelty	$10,804	$1
Drug Crimes	$251,443	$15
Identity Theft	$45,871	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$6,645,332	$386

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lovejoy, GA

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 Lovejoy totals $19,793,944 ($1,151 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,439,276 ($1,538 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 Lovejoy 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 west 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 have the same problem. Of Lovejoy’s 17,196 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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Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.162
Robbery	0.3186
Rape	0.5592
Murder	0.0784
Total Violent Crime	2.118 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.911
Vehicle Theft	2.267
Burglary	1.229
Arson	0.0750
Total Property Crime	10.48 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5098
Drug Crimes	1.977
Vandalism	4.070
Identity Theft	0.3446
Animal Cruelty	0.0849
Total "Other" Rate	6.986 (B-)

Individual Lovejoy Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hampton, GA	B	A-	C+
Lake Talmadge, GA	B	A-	B-
Jonesboro, GA	D+	C-	D+
Sunny Side, GA	B-	C+	C+
Woolsey, GA	A+	A+	A+
Fayetteville, GA	B	B-	B
Stockbridge, GA	C-	C+	D+
Morrow, GA	D+	C	D
Rex, GA	C-	B-	D+
Riverdale, GA	D+	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lovejoy 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
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	D+	D	D
Succasunna, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Struthers, OH	D+	C-	C-
Strawberry Plains, TN	C-	D	D
Stonegate, CO	B-	B+	B+
Stokesdale, NC	C+	C+	C+
Stevensville, MT	B-	C	C
Geneseo, IL	A-	B	B
Fuller Heights, FL	A+	A-	A-
Franklinville, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Lovejoy is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lovejoy, GA average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Lovejoy schools on SchoolGrade

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