Located in the state of Kentucky, Wayne County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the county has a violent crime rate of 12, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Wayne County can feel relatively safe in their community in terms of violent crime. However, property crime in Wayne County is slightly higher, with a rate of 35 compared to the US average of 35.4. While property crime may be a concern for residents, it is still relatively low in comparison to other areas. This can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community members working together to keep the county safe. With a lower crime rate, Wayne County offers a peaceful and secure environment for its residents to live and thrive in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wayne County violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Wayne County property crime is 35.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wayne, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Somerset, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Somerset, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.