Located in Pocahontas County, Iowa, the small town of Laurens has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Laurens is 15.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Laurens, with a rate of 18.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Laurens may not have to worry about violent crime as much, they still need to be cautious about protecting their property. Despite these statistics, Laurens remains a peaceful and close-knit community, with residents looking out for one another and working together to keep their town safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Laurens violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Laurens property crime is 18.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Laurens, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Emmetsburg, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.