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Lawrence, Kansas: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Lawrence had 4.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the Kansas rate (4.6). The median household income is $65,009 and the median home value is $292,700. Population: about 96,051 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lawrence?
In 2025 the Lawrence Police Department reported 429 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.4 per 1,000 people. That is close to the Kansas rate (4.6), and 34% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 6 murders. Property crime came to 1,840 offenses (18.8 per 1,000; Kansas: 18.0). Violent crimes fell 4% between 2021 and 2025 (448 to 429).
| Offense (2025) | Lawrence count | Per 1,000 | Kansas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 429 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 55 | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 24 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 344 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,840 | 18.8 | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 198 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,526 | 15.6 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 116 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lawrence changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 448 | 2,370 | 6 |
| 2022 | 448 | 2,098 | 7 |
| 2023 | 151 | 750 | 2 |
| 2024 | 451 | 2,103 | 5 |
| 2025 | 429 | 1,840 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Lawrence Police Department's own reports.
How does Lawrence compare with Kansas?
The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009, 12% lower than the Kansas median ($74,275). The median owner-occupied home is worth $292,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,091 a month. About 96,051 people live on 35 square miles of land, roughly 2,774 per square mile. The city lies in Douglas County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lawrence | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,051 | 2,947,197 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $65,009 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,700 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,091 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 55.8% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 43.6% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 29.3 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lawrence?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Lawrence. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Frd No 24 (53 ft) and West Pasture Basin Pond (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Douglas County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Lawrence?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Lawrence city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include KS 10, US 59 and US 40. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Lawrence?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Perry State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lawrence
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Lawrence city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Heartland Pawn And Jewelry (Lawrence), Integrity Elite Firearms (Lawrence) and Max Tactical LLC (Lawrence).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lawrence city limits: Alvin's Wine & Spirits (Lawrence), Barley's Liquor (Lawrence), Buddy's Liquor (Lawrence), Cheers Liquor (Lawrence), City Wine Market (Lawrence), Cork & Barrel (2 in Lawrence), Everest Liquors (Lawrence), Glass House Liquor (Lawrence) and 16 more. Kansas has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Lawrence city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Lawrence?
In 2025, Lawrence had 4.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (429 reported), close to the Kansas rate (4.6). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lawrence?
$65,009 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,275 for Kansas.
How much do homes cost in Lawrence?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $292,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $217,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lawrence?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Douglas County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Topeka, KS (24 mi) · Olathe, KS (25 mi) · Lenexa, KS (25 mi) · Shawnee, KS (25 mi) · Kansas City, KS (30 mi) · Overland Park, KS (31 mi)
More: Kansas statewide numbers · county page: Douglas County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Lawrence city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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