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Challenges Facing Lawrenceville
On Line Crime Mapping - Lawrenceville Police Department
The Lawrenceville Police Department is now providing online crime mapping. Residents can access this information through Lawrenceville Police Department's website: www.lawrencevillepd.com.
Following is a breakdown of crimes committed over the two month period, 4/1/10 to 5/26/10.
| Assault |
21 cases |
Four with a weapon, others were simple battery. |
| Breaking and Entering |
38 cases |
Occurred in residences and in businesses. |
| Property Crimes |
unavailable |
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| Robbery |
5 cases |
Occurred on the street, in residences and in businesses |
| Sexual Assault |
2 cases |
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| Theft |
87 cases |
Involved larceny in stores and buildings, in mailboxes, stolen vehicles, shoplifting, and articles from vehicles and yards. |
| Vehicle Theft |
2 cases |
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| Disorderly Conduct |
51 cases |
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| Drugs |
36 cases |
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| Liquor |
22 cases |
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Reference: Lawrenceville Police Department website
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Comparing Lawrenceville with 19 Metro Cities
2007 Census Data
Percent with degrees
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
In December, 2008, The Atlanta Journal Constitution published information comparing population growth and changes in metro Atlanta .
The chart below shows the comparison of these metro cities.
Of the 19 cities, Lawrenceville
ranked 18 th in residents with degrees.
ranked 15 th in median household income.
ranked 18 th in median home value.
This is not good news. It is TIME for Lawrenceville to bring together citizens, officials, business leaders and planners to address these conditions and to create livable communities with increased quality of life and where residents can live, work and feel connected to their community, thereby leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
City |
40% + BA
Degree
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Median House-
hold Income |
Median Home
Value |
Median
Overall |
| Alpharetta |
41.3%
26,914 |
91,000 |
321,800 |
Home value
335,900 |
| Dunwoody |
43.5%
17,218 |
89,865 |
383,700 |
Income
89,865 |
| Johns Creek |
43.4% |
108,416 |
335,900 |
BA Degree
43.4% |
City |
31 - 40 %
BA Degree |
Median House-
hold Income |
Median Home
Value |
Median
Overall |
| Sandy Springs |
39.8%
39,021 |
72,682 |
451,200 |
Home Value
294,100 |
| Duluth |
36.6%
9,531 |
62,305 |
195,500 |
Household
Income |
| North Druid Hills |
34.6%
6,954 |
49,790 |
299,400 |
72,682 |
| Roswell |
34.6%
35,240 |
73,568 |
294,100 |
BA Degree
34.6& |
| Peachtree City |
31.6%
10,534 |
84,339 |
266,800 |
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City |
26 - 30 %
BA Degree |
Median House-
hold Income |
Median Home
Value |
Median
Overall |
| Kennesaw |
29.3%
8,118 |
60,523 |
175,300 |
Home Value
$210,000 |
| Tucker |
29.1%
8,761 |
69,891 |
215,000 |
Household
Income |
| Smyrna |
28,9%
13,379 |
51,391 |
205,400 |
59,116 |
| Woodstock |
27.9%
5,131 |
57,709 |
188,200 |
BA Degree
29% |
City |
0 - 25 %
BA Degree |
Median House-
hold Income |
Median Home
Value |
Median
Overall |
| Mableton |
21.8%
7,298 |
52,381 |
164,800 |
Home Value
158,000 |
| Marietta |
21.2%
12,158 |
43,508 |
215,100 |
Income
43,508 |
| Snellville |
20.5%
3,546 |
66,891 |
173,100 |
BA Degree |
| College Park |
13.6%
2,258 |
31,004 |
162,000 |
13.6% |
| East Point |
12.8%
4,767 |
40,201 |
155,700 |
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| Lawrenceville |
12.1%
3,662 |
47,091 |
154,700 |
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| Forest Park |
6.2%
1,443 |
34,402 |
101,100 |
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Challenges to Our Future
Neighborhoods
* Presently experiencing decreased property values
* Home ownership lower than the national average
* Disproportionate number of rental properties
* Need to increase the amount of quality housing
Education
* Low percentage of graduating seniors eligible for the Hope Scholarship
* Achievement levels in city schools below the county average
* Few students scoring above expected levels
Lawrenceville
* Lack of proactive Quality of Life code enforcement by the city
* Neighborhoods and strip malls in need of revitalization
* Unattractive corridors leading into the city
* Sparse in-town green space and streetscapes
* Excessive number of pawnshops, title loans, check cashing facilities and used car lots
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