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Is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Safe?

Population 12,329 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lawrenceburg runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,532 per 100K.

Lawrenceburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawrenceburgKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.3307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2274.32033.91,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1532.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawrenceburg

Violent crime in Lawrenceburg is close to the national average. The rate of 353.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2274.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,532 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawrenceburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,532
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lawrenceburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceburg
353.3
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceburg
2274.3
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrenceburg Safety

Is Lawrenceburg safe?
Not especially. Lawrenceburg earns a D with a crime rate of 262.8 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 Lawrenceburg?
262.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2274.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawrenceburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lawrenceburg's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,532 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lawrenceburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lawrenceburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lawrenceburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lawrenceburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lawrenceburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lawrenceburg compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Lawrenceburg ranks behind about 86% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lawrenceburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lawrenceburg?
Bad. A D grade and 262.8 per-thousand rate put Lawrenceburg below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawrenceburg?
353.3 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (86), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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