Lawrence County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lawrence County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 58 violent crimes and 125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.6 per 100k residents, which is +8.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.1 per 100k, -52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate115.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime115.6C58106.2+8.9%
Property Crime77.1A125163.6-52.9%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1322.3-100.0%
Burglary38.5F3324.0+60.4%
Larceny38.5A57116.4-66.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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