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Is Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Safe?

Population 12,236 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,236, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lawrenceburg earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,543 per 100K.

Lawrenceburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLawrenceburgTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.7334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1835.32062.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1543.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1835/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lawrenceburg

Violent crime in Lawrenceburg is below the national average. The rate of 251.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1835.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,543 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lawrenceburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,543
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lawrenceburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceburg
251.7
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lawrenceburg
1835.3
State
2062.1
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 C with a crime rate of 208.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lawrenceburg?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1835.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lawrenceburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lawrenceburg has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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?
No. Crime in Lawrenceburg has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lawrenceburg compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Lawrenceburg ranks behind about 64% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lawrenceburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lawrenceburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lawrenceburg?
251.7 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (32), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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