The crime rate in the Lawrence, KS Metro Area is above the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Lawrence stands at 21.6, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in the area also surpasses the US average of 35.4 with a rate of 56.9. Residents of Lawrence should be aware that their risk of falling victim to either type of crime is higher than it is for other areas in the United States, and should take appropriate precautions to minimize their risk.
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.