Lawrence County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in MO is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,723 violent crimes and 3,094 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.2 per 100k residents, which is 3.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 109.2 per 100k, 33.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate110.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,723 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,094 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,073 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.2 | C | 1723 | 106.2 | +3.8% |
| Property Crime | 109.2 | B | 3094 | 163.6 | -33.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 106 | 3.5 | -49.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 327 | 22.3 | -80.1% |
| Burglary | 52.0 | F | 607 | 24.0 | +116.4% |
| Larceny | 47.8 | A | 2073 | 116.4 | -58.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 392 | 22.2 | -57.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Aurora Police Department
Aurora, MO
Marionville Police Department
Marionville, MO
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, MO
Pierce City Police Department
Pierce City, MO
Verona Police Department
Verona, MO