Laurens, NY has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Laurens is 7.5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This could be attributed to the small population and rural nature of the town. However, property crime is slightly higher in Laurens, with a rate of 18.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the town's location, as it is situated near major highways and may attract outsiders looking to commit property crimes. Overall, while Laurens may not be immune to crime, it appears to have a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the rest of the country. It is important for residents to remain vigilant, but they can also take comfort in the fact that their town has a relatively safe reputation.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Laurens violent crime is 7.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Laurens property crime is 18.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Laurens, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cooperstown, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cooperstown, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.