Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Wichita is the safer city with a safety score of 48/100. Lawrence has a violent crime rate of 463/100K compared to 650.8/100K in Wichita.
| Metric | Lawrence Kansas | Wichita Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 47/100 | 48/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 463 | 650.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,737 | 3,434.5 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,200 | 4,085.3 |
| Murder Rate | 15.7 | 8.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 117 | 223.7 |
| Assault Rate | 271.2 | 368.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 621.7 | 1,004.1 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,459.2 | 1,662.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 656.1 | 768 |
| Population | 250,704 | 315,456 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.