Ludlow, Kentucky has been struggling with crime in recent years, particularly when it comes to violent and property crime. As context provided by the background information, the rate of violent crime in Ludlow is 16, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Ludlow is 42.6, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Ludlow may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they are still at risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft and burglary. This higher rate of property crime may be attributed to the town's location near major highways, making it a target for criminals passing through. Despite efforts to combat crime, Ludlow continues to struggle with maintaining a sense of safety and security within its community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ludlow violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Ludlow property crime is 42.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.