Is Lathrop Safe?

There are many things that make a community safe, from law enforcement patrolling neighborhoods to school conditions. The community amenities that are available can play a role too, including parks, hospitals and places of worship. Lathrop offers residents all of these and more.

Most residents report feeling safe in Lathrop. Among those surveyed, 88% report feeling safe or pretty safe.

While Lathrop remains the fastest growing city in California, its crime rates continue to trend downwards. This fact only furthers the safety felt by residents, and enhances Lathrop’s reputation as a family-friendly community where people feel safe and welcome.

LPD: Making Lathrop Safer

The Lathrop Police Department (LPD) is not only committed to keeping Lathrop safe, but it also does a stellar job of keeping the community informed. The most recent Lathrop Police Department Annual Report outlines statistics related to crimes, arrests, and driving related incidents, noting that “crime rates are, and continue, to trend down as we analyze our monthly statistics.”

The LPD also reports all police activity in real-time crime graphics.

Press the play button below to listen to our discussion with LPD Captain Tracie Shea on the specific actions the department is taking to protect the residents and visitors of Lathrop.

Listen: Interview with LPD Captain Tracie Shea

 

Contact LPD

Learn more about LPD on the city website here or follow them on social media:

Community Safety Initiatives

Lathrop’s residents are highly proactive in ensuring the city’s safety.

Neighborhood watch programs are common, fostering vigilance and strong communication with local law enforcement. Several watch programs have active Facebook groups, such as this one and this one.

Regular community meetings and forums organized between residents and the LPD further promote a safe and supportive environment in Lathrop. These community events include Lathrop’s annual National Night Out block party.

Further Community Support

All About Academics

Home to the Manteca Unified School District, Lathrop has several exceptional schools going from K to 8 and high schools, including public and charter schools. The LPD has given special attention to making Lathrop’s schools safe, having formed its School Resource Officer (SRO) unit to foster positive relationships between community youth and law enforcement.

Culture & Social Amenities

Lathrop’s rich cultural offerings and well-maintained social amenities foster a safe, close-knit community. Accessible public spaces, parks, and recreational areas like the Lathrop Branch Library, Senior Center, Community Center and outstanding Generations Center, enhance the quality of life and contribute to the city’s overall safety by encouraging positive social interactions and promoting a strong sense of community.

Religious and Medical Centers

Lathrop’s religious and medical centers provide essential support for community well-being. With access to healthcare and places of worship, residents feel secure, fostering a stronger, more connected, and safer city. There are twelve houses of worship serving a variety of faiths in Lathrop and five hospitals within a 15-minute radius.

Stanford Crossing: A Family-Friendly Safe Community

Ensuring Lathrop is a safe place to live is of the utmost importance to everyone who lives in the city. This holds especially true for its centrally located master-planned community, Stanford Crossing which is surrounded by family-friendly parks, playgrounds, schools, libraries, community centers and local businesses.

The following important safety and health facilities are also located very close to Stanford Crossing:

Having these facilities nearby, as well as an active presence within the community, upholds a strong feeling of safety and security to all those that call Lathrop home.

Staying Safe in Lathrop

Lathrop, California is a safe place to live and visit. From law enforcement patrols to neighborhood watches and school programs promoting community involvement and crime prevention, the city takes proactive measures to ensure the well-being of everyone.

Thanks to the continued dedication of its police and residents to public safety as the city grows, anyone that comes to Lathrop can be rest assured they will feel safe.

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