Lawrence township, located in Mercer County, NJ, is a relatively safe community with a lower rate of both violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Lawrence township is only 12.7 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors to Lawrence township can feel relatively safe in terms of violent crime. However, the property crime rate in Lawrence township is 32.6, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there is still room for improvement in terms of property crime prevention. Overall, Lawrence township is a relatively safe and secure community, but residents and local law enforcement should continue to work together to further reduce crime rates and ensure the safety of all individuals in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence township (Mercer County) violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence township (Mercer County) property crime is 32.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.