Lawrence, MS County has been facing a significant increase in violent crime in recent years, with a rate of 20.8 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7, but it is still a cause for concern in the community. Property crime is also a major issue in Lawrence, with a rate of 40.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. These statistics paint a troubling picture of crime in Lawrence, with both violent and property crimes impacting the safety and well-being of its residents. It is important for law enforcement and community leaders to address these issues and work towards creating a safer environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence County violent crime is 20.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence County property crime is 40.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lawrence, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Brookhaven, Mississippi. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.