Lawrence Township, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lawrence Township Police Department serves the city of Lawrence Township, OH in Stark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 177 violent crimes and 245 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 12.2 per 100k, 92.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime24.4A177106.2-77.0%
Property Crime12.2A245163.6-92.5%
Larceny12.2A164116.4-89.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
North Canton 0 miles
A 51.1
A 51.1
Violent: 109.0% higher
Property: 318.3% higher
Beach City 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 108.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 784.4% higher
Waynesburg 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 108.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 792.1% higher
Uniontown 0 miles
C 120.8
A 30.2
Violent: 394.5% higher
Property: 147.3% higher
Canton 1 miles
F 348.4
F 332.5
Violent: 1326.3% higher
Property: 2623.5% higher