The Lawrence, KS Metro Area has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in the area is higher than the national average, with a rate of 56.9 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they may be more at risk for property crimes such as theft and burglary. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and prevent all types of crime in the area, and to continue striving for a safer and more secure community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence Metro Area violent crime is 21.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence Metro Area property crime is 56.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lawrence, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lawrence, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lawrence, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.