2025 Compare Cities Crime:
St. Joseph, MO vs Lawrence, KS

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- Lawrence has 37% less violent crime than St. Joseph.
- Lawrence has 30% less property crime than St. Joseph.
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock19.722.7
 Property Crime81.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near St. Joseph, MissouriCrime Index
 Faucett, MO 
 Stewartsville, MO5.75
 Troy, KS6.15
 Easton, MO6.25
 Maysville, MO10.05
 Denton, KS11.3
 Highland, KS11.95
 Bendena, KS12.2
 Savannah, MO12.5
 Country Club, MO15.55

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