Located in Henderson County, Tennessee, the city of Lexington has been grappling with high crime rates in recent years. According to the most recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Lexington is 43.9, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Lexington are at a higher risk of becoming victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Lexington is 55.5, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. These high crime rates have caused concern among residents and have prompted city officials to take action to address the issue.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lexington violent crime is 43.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Lexington property crime is 55.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.