Lawrence, IN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Lawrence, IN has moderate safety concerns with a B rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (56.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 455 incidents suggests Lawrence maintains good community safety standards.
Lawrence demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1842426, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total reported crime count is 455 incidents. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion, with 256 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 156 incidents, followed by motor vehicle theft with 45 incidents, stolen property offenses with 36 incidents, burglary/breaking & entering with 15 incidents, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 4 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent crime category, totaling 164 incidents, predominantly categorized as assault offenses. Other crime categories include others (12 incidents), robbery (11 incidents), homicide (5 incidents), and sex offenses (7 incidents). The "others" category consists of fraud offenses (9 incidents) and embezzlement (3 incidents). Robbery is solely represented by robbery incidents (11 incidents), homicide by homicide offenses (5 incidents), and sex offenses by kidnapping/abduction (7 incidents).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Lawrence, IN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Lawrence, IN and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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