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The crime rate in Kentucky State is relatively low compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Kentucky is 15.2, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Kentucky is 32.4, also significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. In comparison to other states, Kentucky has a relatively low level of criminal activity and can be considered a safe place for its citizens.

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

Kentucky violent crime is 15.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Kentucky property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)

 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lebanon, KY Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lebanon, KY209.91,539.55,60162019
Springfield, KY202.41,045.53,15772019
Bradfordsville, KY0.00.0324142009
Bardstown, KY113.32,628.613,005142019
New Haven, KY0.00.0882152019
Bloomfield, KY0.094.11,042192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Louisville, KY686.93,891.5677,710412019
Louisville, KY1,346.410,044.0257,739412003
Nashville, TN1,073.14,041.1564,1691292019
Indianapolis, IN1,272.84,129.2759,0661542018
Columbus, OH503.43,308.0772,9742052019
Atlanta, GA768.84,654.4430,0662722018

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   Crime by Location

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So, I've lived in KY my whole life, born in Bowling Green, and raised just outside of Glasgow. I graduated from Barren County High School in 2017, and currently attend  More

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Over 5 years ago

Never lived there but I hear Kentucky is a great State to grow smoke(maryjiwanna  More

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Spot on Stephanie! I bought a beautiful historic home overlooking the Mississippi River thought it would be wonderful. Although the people seemed very friendly at  More

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