The town of Laurel, IN has been struggling with crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Laurel is 21.1, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is a major issue with a rate of 42.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Laurel are more likely to fall victim to property crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. The high rates of crime in Laurel have caused concern and fear among its residents, leading to increased efforts by law enforcement to address and prevent further criminal activity in the town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Laurel violent crime is 21.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Laurel property crime is 42.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Laurel, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Batesville, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Batesville, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.