The crime rates in Lawrence, KS (66049) are slightly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Lawrence is 24.2, which is 1.5 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime rate in Lawrence is 35.9, which is also 0.5 points higher than the national average of 35.4. Despite these slightly elevated crime rates, Lawrence still remains a relatively safe city with many citizens living peaceful lives and enjoying the amenities that this wonderful city has to offer.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lawrence (zip 66049) violent crime is 24.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Lawrence (zip 66049) property crime is 35.9. (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 Gardner, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Gardner, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.