Located in the heart of the Midwest, Lawrence, IL County has been struggling with high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 13.3, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the residents of Lawrence are immune to violence. In fact, those living in the county still face a considerable risk of becoming a victim of property crime, with a rate of 21.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This has created a sense of unease and fear among the community, as they try to navigate their daily lives while also being vigilant about their surroundings. Despite efforts to improve safety and reduce crime, Lawrence, IL County continues to struggle with these issues and the residents are left hoping for a safer future.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence County violent crime is 13.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence County property crime is 21.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lawrence, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vincennes, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vincennes, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.