In recent years, Lawrence, SD County has been struggling with high rates of crime, particularly in the areas of violent and property offenses. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average at just 12, but it is still cause for concern among residents and law enforcement. Property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is also an issue in the county with a rate of 19.2, lower than the national average of 35.4 but still a cause for concern. These crime rates reflect the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and community leaders to address and reduce criminal activity in Lawrence, SD County. Despite the challenges, efforts are being made to create a safer and more secure environment for all residents and visitors of the county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence County violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence County property crime is 19.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lawrence, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Spearfish, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Spearfish, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.