Snellville, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Snellville Police Department serves the city of Snellville, GA in Gwinnett County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,038 violent crimes and 2,450 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.2 per 100k residents, which is 33.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.2 per 100k, 4.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 B
Annual Rate70.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,038 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate171.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,450 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate127.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,192 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime70.2B1038106.2-33.9%
Property Crime171.2C2450163.6+4.6%
Aggravated Assault4.4A18922.3-80.3%
Burglary39.5F14524.0+64.4%
Larceny127.3C2192116.4+9.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.4A11222.2-80.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lilburn 8 miles
A 55.2
F 276.0
Violent: 21.4% lower
Property: 61.2% higher
Lawrenceville 9 miles
B 94.8
C 166.6
Violent: 34.9% higher
Property: 2.7% lower
Suwanee 9 miles
A 47.3
F 292.3
Violent: 32.7% lower
Property: 70.7% higher
Stone Mountain 9 miles
F 288.3
A 45.5
Violent: 310.5% higher
Property: 73.4% lower
Lithonia 10 miles
A 38.6
C 154.6
Violent: 45.0% lower
Property: 9.7% lower