Is Lawrence safe for solo female travelers?

Lawrence is relatively safe for solo female travellers. Although like any urban area, it has an element of crime, it is generally safe, and people often feel comfortable walking alone during the day. However, it's recommended to stay cautious and avoid less populated areas during late hours of the night. Public transportation is reliable and a safe way to get around for solo travelers.

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How safe is Lawrence for solo female travelers?

How safe is Lawrence for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 4 reports

Local crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 4 reports

We have a lot of drug users and homeless community but over all we are a pretty same city! The only times I would be careful is at night in our downtown area! But for the most part Lawrence is just a chill College town

Posted: February 24, 2025
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Lawrence is a small college town but just 40 minutes from Kansas City. It is safe here but KC is less so. But the crime is also not terrible especially for non locals. Where tourists go is very safe.

Posted: December 25, 2024
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Lawrence is a college town so for young adults I would say it’s pretty safe. College students are always walking around late and early morning on the weekends. However some areas of downtown can get a little sketchy at night. We have a bad homelessness problem for a small town. It is currently being worked on but just stay vigilant.

Posted: May 17, 2024
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Lawrence, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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