Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY Crime


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The crime rate in Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area is a topic of concern for residents and law enforcement alike. According to recent statistics, the area has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 17.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime remains an issue, with a rate of 49.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. This information serves as a reminder of the importance of safety precautions and community efforts to prevent and reduce crime in the area. Police presence and neighborhood watch programs are just some of the ways that authorities and residents are working together to address the issue. Despite these challenges, the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lexington-Fayette Metro Area violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Lexington-Fayette Metro Area property crime is 49.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lexington, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lexington, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lexington, KY Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Lexington, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Nicholasville, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Versailles, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Georgetown, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Wilmore, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Winchester, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
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Lexington, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Cincinnati, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock762019
Fort Wayne, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2142019
Toledo, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2552019
Cleveland, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2812019
Greensboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2902019

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Over 4 years ago

SEXIEST small city(almost mid-sized) in the US of A! Xoxo  More

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Over 17 years ago

Well the 2008 year will soon come to an end. And what a great year for buyers looking for bargins. Those sellers who sold and moved up, also did well in their real  More

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