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Is Lawrence, Indiana Safe?

Population 50,420 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lawrence earns a C safety grade with 219 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 67% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,266 per 100K.

Lawrence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawrenceIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1803.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1266.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

219 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1803/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawrence

Violent crime in Lawrence is close to the national average. The rate of 387.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1803.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,266 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawrence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,266
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lawrence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrence
387.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrence
1803.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence Safety

Is Lawrence safe?
Not especially. Lawrence earns a C with a crime rate of 219 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lawrence?
219 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1803.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawrence safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lawrence's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,266 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lawrence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lawrence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lawrence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lawrence?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lawrence's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lawrence compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Lawrence ranks behind about 65% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lawrence to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lawrence?
Bad. A C grade and 219 per-thousand rate put Lawrence below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawrence?
387.3 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (83), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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