Lithonia, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lithonia Police Department serves the city of Lithonia, GA in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 56 violent crimes and 89 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.6 per 100k residents, which is 63.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 154.6 per 100k, 5.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.6 | A | 56 | 106.2 | -63.6% |
| Property Crime | 154.6 | C | 89 | 163.6 | -5.5% |
| Larceny | 116.0 | C | 54 | 116.4 | -0.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.6 | F | 24 | 22.2 | +74.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 15 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conyers | 6 miles | D 131.9 | F 307.7 | Violent: 241.2% higher Property: 99.0% higher |
| Stone Mountain | 8 miles | F 288.3 | A 45.5 | Violent: 646.0% higher Property: 70.6% lower |
| Pine Lake | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 653.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 322.7% higher |
| Dunwoody | 8 miles | B 72.4 | F 331.4 | Violent: 87.2% higher Property: 114.3% higher |
| Avondale Estates | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |