2025 Crime Rates Trending Downward
March 19, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2026
LAWRENCE 2025 CRIME RATES TRENDING DOWNWARD
Mayor Whitfield credits the diligence of public safety officials
LAWRENCE - Mayor Deb Whitfield announced today that overall crime in Lawrence decreased in 2025. The city experienced a 77.8% drop in homicides, a 34% drop in vehicle thefts, an 86% drop in carjackings, a 36% drop in robberies, and a 48% drop in criminal recklessness. Additionally, the Mayor noted that two homicides in Lawrence in 2025 were solved. She also reported that the Lawrence Police Department recovered more than 230 firearms in 2025.
"I commend the dedication of the women and men who serve us at the Lawrence Police Department. They risk their lives daily for our citizens, and their efforts are resulting in a safer Lawrence for everyone,” stated Mayor Whifield. Reducing crime, the factors that contribute to it, and the fear of crime are of utmost importance. “Improving community support, trust, involvement, and agency accountability through strengthening community partnerships, public education, and crime prevention will remain our guiding principles,” she added.
The Lawrence Police Department protects and serves the city’s residents, as well as those who work or visit. To learn more about Lawrence’s public safety departments, services, and programs, visit https://www.cityoflawrence.org/public-safety. To view a copy of the 2025 City of Lawrence public safety annual report, visit https://www.cityoflawrence.org/sites/default/files/documents/Updated%20…
Media Contact:
Jim Perron, Director of Communications for Fund Development
C: 317-590-1383
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About the City of Lawrence, Indiana
Located northeast of Indianapolis, the City of Lawrence is Indiana’s 20th largest city and home to approximately 50,000 residents. While its military base was decommissioned in 1996, Lawrence has grown into a vibrant community that blends rich history with modern amenities. Under the leadership of Mayor Deb Whitfield, the city continues to thrive as a welcoming place to live, work, and play. Learn more at cityoflawrence.org.
